Troy, MI : Distributed by Anchor Bay Entertainment, 2005.
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Notes:
- DVD Region 1 Widescreen Dolby Digital stereo.
- In English. Closed-captioned.
- Title from container.
- Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Michael Ansara, Johnny Sekka, Michael Forest.
- Editor, John Bloom music, Maurice Jarre.
- Originally released in 1976.
- Rated PG.
- The film is set in 7th century in Mecca, where powerful leaders are in conflict with the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) who attacks their way of life and the injustice it produces. After seeing a vision of the Angel Gabriel, the Messenger calls the people of Mecca to cast aside the 300 idols of the Kaaba and worship only one God. Despite bitter opposition from the leaders of Mecca, the Prophet and his faithful followers meet secretly to listen to the revelations of the word of God. The leaders respond with persecution, forcing the Muslims to leave Mecca and take sanctuary in Medina.
- Disc 1. English language — Disc 2. Arabic language.
- Special features: The making of an epic : Mohammad, Messenger of God (45 min.) audio commentary with producer/director Moustapha Akkad Arabic audio commentary with producer/director Moustapha Akkad.
- Disc 1. English language — Disc 2. Arabic language.
Subjects:
- Muḥammad, Prophet, -632 — Drama.
- Islam — History — Drama.
- Mecca (Saudi Arabia) — Drama.
- Feature films.
Requested by Holt, B