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

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Released:
1976-01-01

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.

Directors:
Geoffrey Helman, Christopher Penfold

Runtime:
0h 47min

Genre:
Documentary

  • Cast:
  • Damien Thomas
    as
    Narrator (Voice)
  • Moustapha Akkad
    as
    Himself
  • Albert Blackshaw
    as
    Himself
  • Anthony Quinn
    as
    Himself
  • John Bloom
    as
    Himself