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The Message

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In accordance with Islamic law, director Moustapha Akkad's biopic of Mohammad never actually depicts the prophet himself, but rather outlines his story through the lives of certain cardinal figures in his life. Abu Sofyan (Michael Ansara), the leader of Mecca, Mohammad's uncle, Hamza (Anthony Quinn), and others chronicle the persecution of the earliest Muslims, their escape to Medina and their eventual victorious return to Mecca under the prophet's leadership.
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Ruth Batchelor Los Angeles Free Press It's obvious that no expense was spared to bring the messenger's message to the big screen with all the blood and thunder, color and pagentry a man like Mohammad deserves. Oct 23, 2019 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews A religious epic that Hollywood tries to do for Islam what it did for Christianity. Rated: B Aug 12, 2011 Full Review John A. Nesbit Old School Reviews ...the fact that this is the only substantial film about Mohammed and Islam makes Akkad's film worthwhile viewing. Rated: B Sep 3, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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Zee F The greatest Islamic movie ever made Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/20/25 Full Review TX d The best 👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/15/24 Full Review tarek b Best Islamic movie ever ! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/05/24 Full Review Balik B kısıtlı bir ömür içerisinde yaşayacağımız şu fâni dünyâda, bizden sonraki gelecek nesiller için geride bırakılabilmiş olacak güzel bir eser.. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/07/24 Full Review Wassim D WoW what a great movie. Respectful in every way and to this day it's the only movie made about the birth of Islam. I think someone should try it again in 4k 🙂 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/07/24 Full Review Alec B Unique in some obvious respects but ultimately it is just another stuffy religious epic. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/26/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Moustapha Akkad

Director

Anthony Quinn

Hamza

Irene Papas

Hind

Michael Ansara

Abu Sofyan
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Synopsis In accordance with Islamic law, director Moustapha Akkad's biopic of Mohammad never actually depicts the prophet himself, but rather outlines his story through the lives of certain cardinal figures in his life. Abu Sofyan (Michael Ansara), the leader of Mecca, Mohammad's uncle, Hamza (Anthony Quinn), and others chronicle the persecution of the earliest Muslims, their escape to Medina and their eventual victorious return to Mecca under the prophet's leadership.
Director
Moustapha Akkad
Production Co
Filmco International Productions
Rating
PG
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 22, 2017
Runtime
3h 0m
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