The Message ( The Message: The Story of Islam ) ( Mohammad: Messenger of God )

The Message (Blu-Ray) (*)

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Original Title: The Message: The Story of Islam
Alternate Title: Mohammad: Messenger of God
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Oscar Academy Awards

Language Selections:
Arabic ( Dolby Digital Stereo )
Arabic ( Dolby DTS-HD Master Audio )
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )
English ( Dolby DTS-HD Master Audio )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( Blu-Ray/Region B )

Running Time:
171 min

Aspect Ratio:
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
2-DVD Set
Anamorphic Widescreen
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1977 and produced in:
Kuwait ( Africa, Middle East )
Lebanon ( Africa, Middle East )
Libya ( Africa, Middle East )
Morocco ( Africa, Middle East )
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Moustapha Akkad

Written By:
H.A.L. Craig
Tewfik El-Hakim

Actors:
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

Synopsis:

It is the 7th century and in Mecca, where powerful leaders are in conflict with Mohammad who attacks the many injustices their way of life produces - slavery, drunkeness and cruelty. Mohammad claims to have seen a vision of the Angel Gabriel and calls to the people of Mecca to worship one God only. After a revelation from God, Mohammad agrees to take arms against Mecca and at the Wells of Bedr the inexperienced Moslem troops are victorious. However, at the Battle of Uhud they are beaten. They accept a ten year truce, so that they can continue to spread the word of God. Mohammad is the prophet... The Messenger of God.

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 to be depicted (as this is against 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 protests by some Muslim, 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.

This product was added to our catalog on Monday 06 August, 2012.

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