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The international ensemble cast includes Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Michael Ansara, Johnny Sekka, Michael Forest, André Morell, Garrick Hagon, Damien Thomas, and Martin Benson. It was an international co-production between Libya, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria and the UK.
Jan 31, 1977 · The Message: Directed by Moustapha Akkad. With Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Michael Ansara, Johnny Sekka. This epic historical drama chronicles the life and times of Prophet Muhammad and serves as an introduction to early Islamic history.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Moustapha Akkad
- 1977-01-31
Aug 7, 2016 · The Message, released in 1976 and starring Anthony Quinn, was made with difficulty and condemned by hardliners. One of the challenges: its main character, the Prophet Muhammad, could not be...
Nov 20, 2012 · The Message (also released under the title Mohammad, Messenger of God) is now used in the military's hearts-and-minds campaign, intended for shoring up public relations...
With the help of his uncle, a brave warrior named Hamza (Anthony Quinn), Mohammed and his followers return to Mecca to liberate the city in the name of God. The Message (originally screened in the U.S. as Mohammed, Messenger of God) proved to be highly controversial during its production and initial release.
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...
- History, Drama
Jul 25, 2022 · The Message (aka Mohammad, Messenger of God or Ar-Risalah) was an intensely personal production for director/producer Moustapha Akkad. A devout Muslim, he wanted to bring the story of the prophet Muhammad to the screen, despite the nearly insurmountable challenges inherent in doing so.
