The Message
“For the first time... the vast, spectacular drama that changed the world!”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"The Message" 2018 Theatrical Re-release TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-30
Top Cast
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Anthony Quinn
Hamza
Irene Papas
Hind
Michael Ansara
Abu Sufyan
Johnny Sekka
Bilal
Michael Forest
Khalid
Garrick Hagon
Ammar
Nicholas Amer
Suheil
Damien Thomas
Zaid
André Morell
Abu-Talib
Martin Benson
Abu-Jahal
Robert Brown
Otba
Rosalie Crutchley
Somaya
Bruno Barnabe
Umaya
Neville Jason
Jaafar
John Bennett
Salool
Donald Burton
Amr
Earl Cameron
An-Najashi
George Camiller
Waleed
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 9, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 17, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.5x
+$5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Moustapha Akkad
- Screenplay & Story
- Tawfiq Al-Hakim, Mohammad Ali Maher, A.B. Rahman El-Sharkawi, A.B. Jawdat El-Sahhar, H.A.L. Craig
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- The Message
- Country of Origin
- Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, United Kingdom, Lebanon, Kuwait, Morocco
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $15M
- Production Studios
- Filmco International Productions, Falcon International Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Moustapha Akkad
Tawfiq Al-Hakim, Mohammad Ali Maher, A.B. Rahman El-Sharkawi, A.B. Jawdat El-Sahhar, H.A.L. Craig
Maurice Jarre
Jack Hildyard
John Bloom
Harold Buck, Moustapha Akkad
Department Leadership Roster
Moustapha Akkad
Director
Harold Buck
Producer
Moustapha Akkad
Producer
John Bloom
Editor
Phyllis Dalton
Costume Design
Maurice Fowler
Production Design
Tambi Larsen
Production Design
Tawfiq Al-Hakim
Writer
Mohammad Ali Maher
Writer
A.B. Rahman El-Sharkawi
Writer
A.B. Jawdat El-Sahhar
Writer
H.A.L. Craig
Writer
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Jack Hildyard
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Message
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Message about?
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.
Who directed The Message?
The Message was directed by Moustapha Akkad.
Who stars in The Message?
The principal cast of The Message includes Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Michael Ansara, Johnny Sekka, Michael Forest.
When was The Message released and how long is it?
The Message was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 2h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Message?
The Message had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $15M at the worldwide box office (1.5 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Message?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Message was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Message?
The Message holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).