This resulted in protests by some Muslim, until director Moustapha Akkad hired a staff of respected Islamic clerics as technical advisors. Unfounded rumors had it that Mohammed would not only beÄepicted in the film, but that he was to be played by Charlton Heston Proved to be highly controversial during its production and initial To Mecca to liberate the city in the name of God. Named Hamza (Anthony Quinn), Mohammed and his followers return ![]() With the help of his uncle, a brave warrior In 1976, Moustapha Akkad completed two different films titled The Message that were filmed simultaneously, demonstrating his commitment for his project to reach the largest audience possible. One true God, speaking out against the corrupt political and military Mecca to cast aside the 300 idols of Kaaba and instead worship the Vision of the Angel Gabriel, who urges him to lead the people of In Mecca in the 7th century, Mohammed is visited by a Islamic faith and the story of the prophet Mohammed - who, inĪccordance with the tenants of Islam, is never to be depicted (as this is against certain Islamic schools of thought). ![]()
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