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)
Featured review
THE motion picture about the history of Islam
If you are a muslim, you must see this, if you are interested in Islam, you must see this, and all others should still see this. It's an experience of a lifetime! It shows the true meaning of Islam, its roots, its basic beliefs, and so much more... When I first saw this film, it left me in tears and speechless for quite some time after. When I watch it today, it still does! I don't believe anyone can watch this film and not become moved or even shaken by what he/she sees and hears! If the movie has one shortcoming, it's that the main character, prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him), is never actually seen or heard, as it would have been a deadly sin to have an 'imposter' playing Him in the movie. Although this takes some getting used to and creates some lengths (i.e. dialogs which are rather more monologues with pauses), the rest of the movie compensates in full! Watching this movie will probably not make you go out to become a muslim (although I have read that most of the cast/crew involved did so), but certainly put some thought and understanding into you. One of the must see movies or all time!!!
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- Jan 22, 2000
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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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