Message, The

aka: Al-risalah Aka Mohammad, Messenger Of God
UK / Lebanon 1977, 171 minutes
Dir. Moustapha Akkad
Rating: [PG]
Genres: Drama

Topics: Period - A.D., Religion.

Feat. Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Michael Ansara

Aroview: An Islamic alternative to Hollywood epics such as GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD and BEN HUR, dealing with the rise of an initially persecuted cult-religion into a powerful force. An eye-opener for those who know little about this religion, which has many affinities with Christianity. Needless to say, Mohammad himself never shows up, but the efforts of Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas and Michael Ansara are impressive. Music by Maurice Jarre.