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177 min - Adventure | Biography | Drama - 8 July 1977 (France)

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Ratings: 8.1/10 from 11,400 users
Reviews: 91 user | 10 critic

Handsomely-mounted historical epic concerns the birth of the Islamic faith and the story of the prophet Mohammed -- who... See full synopsis »

Director:

Moustapha Akkad

Writers:

H.A.L. Craig, Tewfik El-Hakim, and 3 more credits »

Stars:

Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas and Michael Ansara

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The Message -- It is the 7th century in Mecca, where powerful leaders are in conflict with Mohammad who attacks their way of life and the injustice it produces.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Anthony Quinn	...	Hamza
	Irene Papas	...	Hind
	Michael Ansara	...	Abu Sofyan
	Johnny Sekka	...	Bilal
	Michael Forest	...	Khalid
	Garrick Hagon	...	Ammar
	Damien Thomas	...	Zaid
	André Morell	...	Abu-Talib
	Martin Benson	...	Abu-Jahal
	Robert Brown	...	Otba
	Rosalie Crutchley	...	Somaya
	Bruno Barnabe	...	Umaya
	Neville Jason	...	Jaafar
	John Bennett	...	Salool
	Donald Burton	...	Amr

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Storyline

Handsomely-mounted historical epic concerns the birth of the Islamic faith and the story of the prophet Mohammed -- who... See full synopsis »

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Plot Keywords:

Religious Persecution | Prophet | Idolatry | Character's Point Of View Camera Shot | Empire | See more »

Taglines:

The story of Islam See more »

Genres:

Adventure | Biography | Drama | History | War

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Details

Country:

Lebanon | Libya | Kuwait | Morocco | UK

Language:

English | Arabic

Release Date:

8 July 1977 (France) See more »

Also Known As:

Al-Risâlah See more »

Filming Locations:

Libya See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

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Company Credits

Production Co:

Filmco International Productions See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

177 min

Sound Mix:

4-Track Stereo (Germany) | Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

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Trivia

It took 4 ½ months to build the ancient city of Mecca. See more »

Quotes

Bilal: There is no compulsion in religion. A man may take many years, or only need minutes. It is God who decides the time.
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Connections

Referenced in The Filth and the Fury (2000) See more »

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