The Message / Lion of the Desert (1977-1981) - July 02,2012 - pre order

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The Message Blu-ray

Synopsis:
It is the 7th century and in Mecca, where powerful leaders are in conflict with Mohammad who attacks the many injustices their way of life produces – slavery, drunkeness and cruelty. Mohammad claims to have seen a vision of the Angel Gabriel and calls to the people of Mecca to worship one God only. After a revelation from God, Mohammad agrees to take arms against Mecca and at the Wells of Bedr the inexperienced Moslem troops are victorious. However, at the Battle of Uhud they are beaten. They accept a ten year truce, so that they can continue to spread the word of God. Mohammad is the prophet... The Messenger of God.

Lion of the Desert Blu-ray

Lion of the Desert is a 1981 Libyan historical action film starring Anthony Quinn as Libyan tribal leader Omar Mukhtar, a Bedouin leader fighting the Italian army in the years leading up to World War II and Oliver Reed as Italian General Rodolfo Graziani, who attempted to defeat Mukhtar. It was directed by Moustapha Akkad and funded by the government under Muammar Gaddafi.[1] Released in May 1981, the film was liked by critics and audiences but performed poorly financially, bringing in just $1 million dollars net worldwide.

Two Moustapha Akkad's brilliant historical epics coming to Blu,courtesy of Starz/Anchor Bay..Barring bad transfer,I''ll get this!