This epic historical drama chronicles the life and times of Prophet Muhammad and serves as an introduction to early Islamic history.This epic historical drama chronicles the life and times of Prophet Muhammad and serves as an introduction to early Islamic history.This epic historical drama chronicles the life and times of Prophet Muhammad and serves as an introduction to early Islamic history.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 nomination total
Nicholas Amer
- Suheil
- (as Nicolas Amer)
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- TriviaProduction stopped when the financeers withdrew their support, leaving cast and crew stranded for two weeks in Morocco (in a hotel with broken air conditioning; they slept under wet towels). Financing was eventually supplied by none other than Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi.
- GoofsThere appears to be a hair on the lens in the right bottom of the frame during the shots where Hamza rides down a hill to find early followers tortured and killed.
- Alternate versionsDirector Moustafa Akkad wanted the story to be told in English, so people all around the world could enjoy it. Also, he felt he needed to pay a tribute to the Middle East, where it took place. So two versions were shot on location simultaneously. There were two actors for each role and the one that is well known now is the English Version, starring Anthony Quinn. However, "Al Risalah" (the Arabic movie) is the other well known version in Saudi Arabia and the surrounding countries.
- ConnectionsAlternate-language version of The Message (1976)
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A movie about the beginning of Islam
I am Orthodox Christian, but I must acknowledge this masterpiece. Allegedly, the movie is historically precise, and if it really is, then there's no essential difference between Christianity and Islam. Trouble does not lie in opposition of two religions, it lies in the existence of greedy, blood-thirsty politicians who incite religious fanaticism and abuse basically peaceful religions to accomplish their political and economic goals. Anyway, if you're not Muslim, you just have to put your prejudice aside (if you have any) and you'll enjoy this excellent piece of cinematography.
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Mohammad: Messenger of God
- Filming locations
- Morocco(Mecca and Medina exteriors)
- Production company
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- Budget
- $10,000,000 (estimated)
- Runtime2 hours 57 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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