The Message
For the first time... the vast, spectacular drama that changed the world!
In sixth-century Mecca, Prophet Muhammad receives his first revelation from God as a messenger.Three years later, he's not alone in his quest and publicly declares his prophecy.Muhammad is fought by Abu Sufian and his wife Hind, rulers of Mecca.Muhammad's followers are hunted and tortured but he continues his calling.
- Director
- Moustapha Akkad
- Signature
- Drama · Craft · Action
- Worldwide
- $15M
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Cast
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In sixth-century Mecca, Prophet Muhammad receives his first revelation from God as a messenger. Three years later, he's not alone in his quest and publicly declares his prophecy. Muhammad is fought by Abu Sufian and his wife Hind, rulers of Mecca. Muhammad's followers are hunted and tortured but he continues his calling.
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The numbers
Box Office & Release
The Message returned 1.5× its budget worldwide.
- Budget
- $10M
- Opening weekend
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- Domestic gross
- —
- International gross
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- Worldwide gross
- $15M
- Release date
- Mar 9, 1976
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- MPAA rating
- —
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom, Kuwait
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