The Message (1976)
Movie 3h 26m ★ 8.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, pure adrenaline, teach me something
The Message is an action, adventure and drama movie from 1976. It is directed by Moustapha Akkad. The cast includes Damien Thomas, Martin Benson and Abdallah Ghaith. The running time is 3h 26m. Audiences give it an excellent score of 8.5 out of 10.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Moustapha AkkadDirector
- Damien Thomasas The Young Christian
- Martin Bensonas Kisra - Persian Emperor
- Abdallah Ghaithas Hamza ibn al-Muttalib
- Ali Ahmed Salemas Bilal ibn Rabah
- Mohamed El Arabias Ammar ibn Yasir
- Mounir Moaseryas Djafar ibn Abi Talib
- Ahmed Mareias Zayd ibn Harithah
- Habib Agelias Houdhayfa ibn Utba
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Questions about The Message
- What genre is The Message?
- The Message is categorised as Action, Adventure, Drama, History.
- Who stars in The Message?
- Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Message?
- Moustapha Akkad directed The Message.
- How long is The Message?
- The Message runs for 3h 26m (206 minutes).
- Is The Message worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 8.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Message?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
