The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God (1976)

  • NR
  • 01/01/1976 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 47m

Overview

An in-depth look at the making of ‘The Message’, featuring interviews with key figures such as Moustapha Akkad, the film's producer, who shares his personal connection to the project. The documentary covers various aspects of the production, including the construction of the massive historical Mecca set, the creation of costumes, and the challenges of shooting in the desert. It also discusses the decision to shoot the film in two different languages (Arabic and English) and the unique issues that arose from this choice.

Christopher Penfold

Writer, Director

Geoffrey Helman

Director

Cast

Damien Thomas's headshot

Damien Thomas

Narrator (Voice)
Moustapha Akkad's headshot

Moustapha Akkad

Himself
Albert Blackshaw's headshot

Albert Blackshaw

Himself
Anthony Quinn's headshot

Anthony Quinn

Himself
John Bloom's headshot

John Bloom

Himself
H.A.L. Craig's headshot

H.A.L. Craig

Himself
Morris Fowler's headshot

Morris Fowler

Himself

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