Movie "The Message" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "The Message"

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 r equirements.

Starring actors in "The Message" movie:

Anthony Quinn as a character Hamza Anthony Quinn also starred in the next movies: "Last Action Hero" in a role of Tony Vivaldi; "Avenging Angelo" in a role of Angelo Allieghieri; "Lawrence of Arabia" in a role of Auda abu Tayi; "The Guns of Navarone" in a role of Col. Andrea Stavros; "The Shoes of the Fisherman" in a role of Kiril Lakota; "Barabba" in a role of Barabbas; "Gotti" in a role of Neil Dellacroce;

Irene Papas as a character Hind Irene Papas also starred in the next movies: "The Odyssey" in a role of Anticleia; "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" in a role of Drosoula; "The Guns of Navarone" in a role of Maria Pappadimos; "Bloodline" in a role of Simonetta Palazzi; "Anne of the Thousand Days" in a role of Queen Katherine of Aragon;

Michael Ansara as a character Abu Sofyan Michael Ansara also starred in the next movies: "Road to Bali" in a role of Guard; "Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy" in a role of Charlie; "The Robe" in a role of Judas;

Johnny Sekka as a character Bilal Johnny Sekka starred only in the movie "The Message"

Michael Forest as a character Khalid Michael Forest also starred in the next movies: "Cast Away" in a role of Pilot Jack; "Appleseed";

Damien Thomas as a character Zaid Damien Thomas starred only in the movie "The Message"

Ahmed Abdelhalim as a character Uriqat Ahmed Abdelhalim starred only in the movie "The Message"

Habib Ageli as a character Hudayfa Habib Ageli starred only in the movie "The Message"

Mohammad Al-Gaddary as a character Money Lender Mohammad Al-Gaddary starred only in the movie "The Message"

Nicolas Amer as a character Suheil Nicolas Amer starred only in the movie "The Message"

Bruno Barnabe as a character Umaya Bruno Barnabe starred only in the movie "The Message"

Mohamed Basri as a character Merchant Mohamed Basri starred only in the movie "The Message"

John Bennett as a character Salool John Bennett also starred in the next movies: "Sleeping Murder" in a role of Richard Erskine;

Martin Benson as a character Abu-Jahal Martin Benson also starred in the next movies: "The Omen" in a role of Father Spiletto; "007 Goldfinger" in a role of Martin Solo; "A Shot in the Dark" in a role of Maurice; "The King and I" in a role of Kralahome;

Robert Brown as a character Otba Robert Brown also starred in the next movies: "007 Licence to Kill" in a role of M; "007 Octopussy" in a role of M; "The 007 Living Daylights" in a role of M; "A 007 View to a Kill" in a role of M; "The 300 Spartans" in a role of Pentheus; "The Abominable Snowman" in a role of Ed. Shelley;