The Message
Al-risâlah
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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The Message 4K Restoration Arabic Version |2018| Official HD TrailerOfficial
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Abdallah Ghaith
Hamza ibn al-Muttalib
Ali Ahmed Salem
Bilal ibn Rabah
Muhammad al-Arabi
Ammar ibn Yasir
Mounir Moasery
Djafar ibn Abi Talib
Ahmed Marei
Zayd ibn Harithah
Habib Ageli
Houdhayfa ibn Utba
Hamdy Ghaith
Abou Sufyan ibn Harb
Mona Wassef
Hind bint Utba
Hassan al-Jundi
Abou al-Hakam
Abd al-Badi Arabi
Utba
Tayeb Saddiki
Al-Walid ibn Utba
Mahmoud Saeed
Khalid ibn al-Walid
Mohamed Wafiq
Amr ibn al-As
Hassan Essakali
Abdulrahim El-Zurqani
Abou Talib ibn Abd al-Muttalib
Ronald Leigh-Hunt
Héraclius - Byzantine Emperor
Mohammad Tawfiq
Al-Muqawqis - Patriarch of Alexandria
Martin Benson
Kisra - Persian Emperor
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 9, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Moustapha Akkad
- Screenplay & Story
- Ahmed Shalaby, Mohamed Ali Maher, Abdel Hamid Gouda El Sahhar, Abderrahman Charkawi, Tawfiq Al-Hakim
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Al-risâlah
- Country of Origin
- Algeria, Kuwait, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, French
- Runtime
- 3h 26m
- Production Studios
- Filmco International Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Moustapha Akkad
Ahmed Shalaby, Mohamed Ali Maher, Abdel Hamid Gouda El Sahhar, Abderrahman Charkawi, Tawfiq Al-Hakim
Maurice Jarre
Jack Hildyard
Hussein Afify
Moustapha Akkad
Department Leadership Roster
Moustapha Akkad
Director
Ahmed Shalaby
Writer
Mohamed Ali Maher
Writer
Abdel Hamid Gouda El Sahhar
Writer
Abderrahman Charkawi
Writer
Hussein Afify
Editor
Tawfiq Al-Hakim
Writer
Moustapha Akkad
Producer
Jack Hildyard
Director of Photography
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
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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 Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Muhammad al-Arabi, Mounir Moasery, Ahmed Marei.
When was The Message released and how long is it?
The Message was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 3h 26m.
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: FR: TP.