The Message

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The Message

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1977

3h 0m

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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

10/23/2019

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.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

08/12/2011

B

A religious epic that Hollywood tries to do for Islam what it did for Christianity.

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John A. Nesbit

Old School Reviews

09/03/2002

B

...the fact that this is the only substantial film about Mohammed and Islam makes Akkad's film worthwhile viewing.

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Zee F

Apr 20

The greatest Islamic movie ever made

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TX d

12/15/2024

The best 👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍

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tarek b

08/05/2024

Best Islamic movie ever !

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Balik B

06/07/2024

kısıtlı bir ömür içerisinde yaşayacağımız şu fâni dünyâda, bizden sonraki gelecek nesiller için geride bırakılabilmiş olacak güzel bir eser..

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Wassim D

04/07/2024

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 🙂

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Alec B

01/10/2024

Unique in some obvious respects but ultimately it is just another stuffy religious epic.

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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
Producer: Moustapha Akkad
Screenwriter: H.A.L. Craig, Abdel Hamid Gouda El Sahhar, Tewfik El-Hakim, A.B. Rahman El-Sharkawi, Mohammad Ali Maher
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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