behind the scenes,making of,film production

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

Poster for The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Geoffrey Helman
  • Profile picture of Damien Thomas
    Narrator (Voice) Damien Thomas
  • Profile picture of Moustapha Akkad
    Himself Moustapha Akkad
  • Profile picture of Albert Blackshaw
    Himself Albert Blackshaw
  • Profile picture of Anthony Quinn
    Himself Anthony Quinn
  • Profile picture of H.A.L. Craig
    Himself H.A.L. Craig
  • Profile picture of Morris Fowler
    Himself Morris Fowler

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Keywords

  • behind the scenes
  • making of
  • film production