The film begins with Muhammad sending an invitation to accept Islam to the surrounding rulers: Heraclius, the Byzantine Emperor; Muqawqis, the Patriarch of Alexandria; Kisra, … 展开

English version
• Anthony Quinn as Hamza
• Irene Papas as Hind bint Utbah
• Michael Ansara 展开

Moustapha Akkad considered creating a film about Muhammad and the birth of Islam in 1967. The film's script, written by H.A.L. Craig, was approved in its entirety by Tawfiq al-Hakim, a scholar at Al-Azhar University. However, the film's approval was revoked and … 展开

In July 1976, five days before the film opened in London's West End, threatening phone calls to a cinema prompted Akkad to change the title from Mohammed, Messenger of God to The Message, at a cost of £50,000. The film was banned in Egypt, Kuwait, and … 展开

The film needed to gross $35 million to break even, but only earned $5 million during its theatrical run, with $2 million coming from the United States.
Sunday Times film critic Dilys Powell described the film as a "Western … crossed with Early … 展开

The film was nominated for an Oscar in 1977 for Best Original Score for the music by Maurice Jarre. 展开

The musical score of The Message was composed and conducted by Maurice Jarre and performed by the London Symphony Orchestra.
Track listing for the first release on LP
Side One 展开