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The Message (Arabic: الرسالة Ar-Risālah; originally known as Mohammad, Messenger of God) is a 1976 epic historical drama film directed by Moustapha Akkad, chronicling the life and times of Muhammad. Released in Arabic (1976) and English (1977), The Message serves as an introduction to early Islamic history.
The film was nominated for Best Original Score in the 50th Academy Awards, composed by Maurice Jarre, but lost the award to Star Wars (composed by John Williams).
Original Release
03/09/1976
US Release
03/09/1977
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Anthony Quinn | Hamza |
| Irene Papas | Hind |
| Michael Ansara | Abu Sofyan |
| Johnny Sekka | Bilal |
| Michael Forest | Khalid |
| Garrick Hagon | Ammar |
| Damien Thomas | Zaid |
| André Morell | Abu-Talib |
| Martin Benson | Abu-Jahal |
| Robert Brown | Otba |
Directors
Writers
H.A.L. Craig, Tewfik El-Hakim, A.B. Jawdat El-Sahhar, A.B. Rahman El-Sharkawi, Mohammad Ali Maher
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Anthony Quinn | Hamza |
| Irene Papas | Hind |
| Michael Ansara | Abu Sofyan |
| Johnny Sekka | Bilal |
| Michael Forest | Khalid |
| Garrick Hagon | Ammar |
| Damien Thomas | Zaid |
| André Morell | Abu-Talib |
| Martin Benson | Abu-Jahal |
| Robert Brown | Otba |
| Rosalie Crutchley | Somaya |
| Bruno Barnabe | Umaya |
| Neville Jason | Jaafar |
| John Bennett | Salool |
| Donald Burton | Amr |
| Earl Cameron | Annajashi |
| George Camiller | Waleed |
| Nicholas Amer | Suheil |
| Ronald Chenery | Mosaab |
| Michael Godfrey | Barra |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Moustapha Akkad | Producer |
| Harold Buck | Producer |
| Mohammad Sanousi | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1978 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Score | Nominated |
