The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God

The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God

1976 · 47m

1Nom

Directed by Geoffrey Helman, Christopher Penfold

Synopsis

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.

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Details

Released
1 January 1976
Runtime
47m
Director
Geoffrey Helman, Christopher Penfold
Writers
Christopher Penfold
Countries
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Morocco, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Production
Filmco International Productions

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Cast

  • Damien Thomas
  • Moustapha Akkad
  • Albert Blackshaw
  • Anthony Quinn
  • JJohn Bloom
  • HH.A.L. Craig
  • Morris Fowler