Henry VIII and His Six Wives vs The Message
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.6/10 for Henry VIII and His Six Wives). Henry VIII and His Six Wives is the shorter watch at 2h 5m compared with 3h 26m. Henry VIII and His Six Wives is the older of the two (1972 against 1976). Both are drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Henry VIII and His Six Wives
The Message| Henry VIII and His Six Wives | The Message | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.6/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 1972 | 1976 |
| Length | 2h 5m | 3h 26m |
| Genres | Drama, History | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | Algeria |
| Director | Waris Hussein | Moustapha Akkad |
| Main cast | Michael Gough, Charlotte Rampling, Brian Blessed, Donald Pleasence, Frances Cuka | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi |
Synopsis
Henry VIII and His Six Wives
Adapted from the BBC2 serial The Six Wives of Henry VIII. 1547, King Henry VIII's life has taken a turn for the worse and he is forced to look back over his life and the many loves which had brought him his three children, only one of which was the desired male heir to secure the Tudor dynasty.
The Message
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.
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