The Message(1976)
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The Message Synopsis
In sixth-century Mecca, Prophet Muhammad receives his first revelation from God as a messenger. Three years later, he's not alone in his quest and publicly declares his prophecy. Muhammad is fought by Abu Sufian and his wife Hind, rulers of Mecca. Muhammad's followers are hunted and tortured but he continues his calling.
The Message (1976) is a history, drama, adventure and action film directed by Moustapha Akkad, released on July 30, 1976 with a runtime of 3h 26m. It stars Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi and Mounir Moasery. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Moustapha Akkad
- Writers:
- Abdel Hamid Gouda El Sahhar, Tawfiq Al-Hakim, Abderrahman Charkawi
- Producers:
- Moustapha Akkad
- Cinematographer:
- Jack Hildyard
- Composer:
- Maurice Jarre
- Production:
- Filmco International Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Message (1976) Trailer
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The Message Cast & Crew
Main cast
Abdallah Ghaith
as Hamza ibn al-Muttalib
Ali Ahmed Salem
as Bilal ibn Rabah
Mohamed El Arabi
as Ammar ibn Yasir
Mounir Moasery
as Djafar ibn Abi Talib
Ahmed Marei
as Zayd ibn Harithah
Habib Ageli
as Houdhayfa ibn Utba
- Hamdy Ghaith
Hamdy Ghaith
as Abou Sufyan ibn Harb
Mona Wassef
as Hind bint Utba
Hassan Al-Jundi
as Abou al-Hakam
Abd Arabi
as Utba
Tayeb Saddiki
as Al-Walid ibn Utba
Mahmoud Saeed
as Khalid ibn al-Walid
Key crew
Directed by Moustapha Akkad, written by Abdel Hamid Gouda El Sahhar, Tawfiq Al-Hakim and Abderrahman Charkawi, produced by Moustapha Akkad.
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The Message Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 48 ratings.
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The Message – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Message online?
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The Message (1976) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Message?
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The main cast of The Message (1976) includes Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi, Mounir Moasery and Ahmed Marei. The film was directed by Moustapha Akkad. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Message released?
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The Message was released on July 30, 1976 and runs for 3h 26m.
Is The Message worth watching?
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The Message (1976) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Message?
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Yes. The official The Message trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.