This resulted in angry protests by Muslim extremists, until director Moustapha Akkad hired a staff of respected Islamic clerics as technical advisors. 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. as Mohammed, Messenger of God) proved to be highly controversial during its production and initial release. The Message (originally screened in the U.S. 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. Speaking out against the corrupt political and military leaders who rule Mecca. 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. Epic film Synopsis 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). Filmco International Productions Genre Drama | Historical.
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