The Message

1976 178 min Adventure, Drama, Action, History

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.

budget $10,000,000 earnings $15,000,000 return 1.5x

director Moustapha Akkad

writers Tawfiq Al-Hakim, Mohammad Ali Maher, A.B. Jawdat El-Sahhar, A.B. Rahman El-Sharkawi, H.A.L. Craig