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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 Sufyan (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 Oct 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. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Aug 12, 2011
B
A religious epic that Hollywood tries to do for Islam what it did for Christianity. Go to Full Review
John A. Nesbit Old School Reviews Sep 3, 2002
B
...the fact that this is the only substantial film about Mohammed and Islam makes Akkad's film worthwhile viewing. Go to Full Review
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Momo N @RT02449834 May 14, 2026 A must see as this type of story isn’t out there . Anthony Quinn and Irene Papas amongst other great actors did a great job! Historical story well put and we loved it! Worth the watch. See more
Ibrahim B @Ibrahhh09 Apr 11, 2026 It’s a great epic religious story well told and crafted See more
Todor Y @Phantom961 Mar 19, 2026 Well portrayed historical events and battles. The movie is worth a watch. See more
Sheryn S @Sher_solo Feb 3, 2026 A captivating, well-produced movie. I wish there was a modern version of it. See more
Zee F @RT74378990 Apr 20, 2025 The greatest Islamic movie ever made See more
TX d @RT59307081 Dec 15, 2024 The best 👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍 See more
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Moustapha Akkad

Director

Anthony Quinn

Hamza

Irene Papas

Hind

Michael Ansara

Abu Sofyan

Johnny Sekka

Bilal

Michael Forest

Khalid
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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 Sufyan (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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