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The Message

1976Libye, Maroc178 min
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The Message (Arabic: الرِّسَالَة, romanized: Ar-Risālah) originally known as Mohammed, Messenger of God (Arabic: مُحَمَّد رَسُول‌ الله, romanized: Muḥammad Rasūl Allāh) is a 1976 epic film directed and produced by Moustapha Akkad that chronicles the life and times of Muhammad, who is never directly depicted. Released in separately filmed Arabic and English-language versions, The Message serves as an introduction to the early history of Islam. The international ensemble cast includes Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Michael Ansara, Johnny Sekka, Michael Forest, André Morell, Garrick Hagon, Damien Thomas, and Martin Benson. It was an international co-production between Libya, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria and the UK. The film was nominated for Best Original Score in the 50th Academy

DirectorMoustapha Akkad, Andrew Marton
Genresfilm ou téléfilm biographique · drame · Moyen Âge au cinéma · film et téléfilm de guerre · film ou téléfilm épique · film ou téléfilm d'aventure · film ou téléfilm historique
CountryLibye, Maroc
Runtime178 min
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