The Message (1976 film)

The Message (Arabic: الرسالة‎‎ Ar-Risālah; originally known as Mohammad, Messenger of God) (Turkish: Çağrı) is a 1976 epic historical drama film directed by Moustapha Akkad, chronicling the life and times of Muhammad. Released in Arabic (1976) and English (1977), The Message serves as an introduction to early Islamic history. The film was nominated for Best Original Score in the 50th Academy Awards, composed by Maurice Jarre, but lost the award to Star Wars (composed by John Williams).

The Message (1976 film)

The Message (Arabic: الرسالة‎‎ Ar-Risālah; originally known as Mohammad, Messenger of God) (Turkish: Çağrı) is a 1976 epic historical drama film directed by Moustapha Akkad, chronicling the life and times of Muhammad. Released in Arabic (1976) and English (1977), The Message serves as an introduction to early Islamic history. The film was nominated for Best Original Score in the 50th Academy Awards, composed by Maurice Jarre, but lost the award to Star Wars (composed by John Williams).