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Dominican Rep. The Message
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- Original title
- The Message
- Year
- 1977
- Running time
- 177 min.
- Country
Libya- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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Anthony Quinn
Irene Papas- Habib Ageli
Michael Ansara
Johnny Sekka
Damien Thomas
Garrick Hagon
Michael Forest
André Morell
Rosalie Crutchley- Neville Jason
- Bruno Barnabe
Martin Benson- See all credits
- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Co-production Libya-Lebanon-United Kingdom-Kuwait-Morocco;
- Genre
- Drama | Historical. The 7th Century. Religion. Epic film
- Synopsis
- Handsomely-mounted historical epic concerns the birth of the Islamic faith and the story of the prophet Mohammed -- who, in accordance with the tenants of Islam, is never seen or heard (as this is offensive to certain islamic schools of thought). In Mecca in the 7th century, Mohammed is visited by a vision of the Angel Gabriel, who urges him to lead the people of Mecca to cast aside the 300 idols of Kaaba and instead worship the one true God. Speaking out against the corrupt political and military leaders who rule Mecca. With the help of his uncle, a brave warrior named Hamza (Anthony Quinn), Mohammed and his followers return to Mecca to liberate the city in the name of God. The Message (originally screened in the U.S. as Mohammed, Messenger of God) proved to be highly controversial during its production and initial release. Unfounded rumors had it that Mohammed would not only be depicted in the film, but that he was to be played by Charlton Heston or Peter O'Toole. This resulted in angry protests by Muslim extremists, until director Moustapha Akkad hired a staff of respected Islamic clerics as technical advisors. The Message was shot in two versions, one in English and one in Arabic (entitled Al-Ris-Alah), with different actors taking over some of the roles due to language requirements.
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- Awards
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1977: Nominated for Oscar: Best Original Soundtrack
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