The Message (1976): Cast & Plot
The Message is a 1976 historical drama directed by Moustapha Akkad, starring Mona Wassef as Hind bint Utba, Martin Benson and Abdel Azim Abdel Haqq. It runs 3 hours 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 26m (206 min)
- Director
- Moustapha Akkad
- Original language
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Arabic - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Message About?
The premise of The Message without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in sixth‑century Mecca, the film follows Prophet Muhammad as he receives his first divine revelation and, three years later, publicly declares his mission as God’s messenger. He confronts opposition from Meccan rulers Abu Sufyan and his wife Hind, as his early followers endure hunting, torture and exile, yet remain steadfast to Islam.
The Message Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- arabian desert
- historical character
- arab
- historical event
- islam
- arabian
- arabic
- islamic society
- islamic leader
- arabic history
- arab culture
- reference to muhammad
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- reference to abraham
- reference to moses
- reference to jesus christ
- arabia
- islamic history
- muhammad
- mohammad
- muhammed
- mohammed
- 600s
- ali
- abu bakr
- epic history
- allah
- arabian peninsula
- reference to god
- freed slave
- muslim
- mecca
- qur'an
- subjective camera
- character's point of view camera shot
- torture
- muslim woman
- muslim woman dress
- muslim girl
- muslim man
- arabian woman
- arabian girl
- camel
- reciting quran
- reference to the quran
- saudi arabia
- 500s
- follower
- tribe
- arabic poetry
- killed by a spear
The Message Cast & Characters
Mona Wassef leads the cast as Hind bint Utba, with Martin Benson as Kisra - Persian Emperor and Abdel Azim Abdel Haqq as An-Najashi. Directed by Moustapha Akkad; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Moustapha Akkad
- Mona Wassef as Hind bint Utba
- Martin Benson as Kisra - Persian Emperor
- Abdel Azim Abdel Haqq as An-Najashi
- Abdallah Ghaith as Hamza ibn al-Muttalib
Also Starring in The Message
· 16 more- Abdulrahim El-Zurqani Abou Talib ibn Abd al-Muttalib
- Mahmoud Saeed Khalid ibn al-Walid
- Ali Ahmed Salem Bilal ibn Rabah
- Mohammed Tawfik Al-Muqawqis - Patriarch of Alexandria
- Ronald Leigh-Hunt Héraclius - Byzantine Emperor
- Hamdy Ghaith Abou Sufyan ibn Harb
- Damien Thomas The Young Christian
- Mohamed Wafiq Amr ibn al-As
- Hassan Essakali Oumayya ibn Khalaf
- Ahmed Marei Zayd ibn Harithah
- Mohamed El Arabi Ammar ibn Yasir
- Hassan Al-Jundi Abou al-Hakam
- Tayeb Saddiki Al-Walid ibn Utba
- Mounir Moasery Djafar ibn Abi Talib
- Habib Ageli Houdhayfa ibn Utba
- Abd Arabi Utba
More from Moustapha Akkad
More films directed by Moustapha Akkad: Lion of the Desert and The Message.
The Message Plot Summary
What happens in The Message from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with Heraclius, Muqawqis, and Kisra receiving invitations from the Prophet to embrace Islam, signaling the start of a movement that challenges powerful empires. Early on, Muhammad is visited by the angel Gabriel, who commands him to begin and spread the Quran. As word spreads, a small group of Meccans begins to convert.
Full summary
The whole story of The Message, scene by scene
The Message Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Message.
How Well Do You Know The Message?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who directed the 1976 film "The Message"?
The Message Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Al Rissala” and “Al Risalah”.
- Also known as
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- Al Rissala
- Al Risalah
- The Message (Ar-Risalah)
- Le Message
- 信使
- Al-risâlah
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Movies Like The Message
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Message, Journey to Mecca and Dawn of Islam.
The Message FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Message, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Message?
The Message runs 3 hours 26 minutes (206 minutes).
When was The Message released?
The Message was released on July 30, 1976.
Who directed The Message?
The Message was directed by Moustapha Akkad.
More films by Moustapha Akkad Who is in the cast of The Message?
The Message stars Mona Wassef as Hind bint Utba, Martin Benson as Kisra - Persian Emperor and Abdel Azim Abdel Haqq as An-Najashi, among 20 credited actors.
Does The Message have a post-credit scene?
No. The Message has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Message in?
The original language of The Message is Arabic.
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