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Summary: This epic historical drama chronicles the life and times of Prophet Muhammad and serves as an introduction to early Islamic history.
Release Date: January 31, 1977
Runtime: 2 h 57 min
MPAA: PG
Production: Filmco International Productions
Distributor: Anchor Bay Entertainment
Movie budget: $ 10,000,000
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