Legend of the Bat vs The Message
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.8/10 for Legend of the Bat). Legend of the Bat is the shorter watch at 1h 42m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 1978). Both are action, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Legend of the Bat
The Message| Legend of the Bat | The Message | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.8/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 1978 | 1976 |
| Length | 1h 42m | 3h 26m |
| Genres | Action, Drama | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | Algeria |
| Director | Chor Yuen | Moustapha Akkad |
| Main cast | Yuen Wah, Ti Lung, Yuen Bun, Candice Yu On-On, Norman Tsui Siu-Keung | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi |
Synopsis
Legend of the Bat
A group of swordsmen set out on a journey to the mysterious Bat Island to seek answers for their problems but things go south when they run into other parties along the way.
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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