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The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God

Jan 1, 1976 · 47m
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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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CAST

Damien Thomas
Narrator (Voice)
Moustapha Akkad
Himself
Albert Blackshaw
Himself
Anthony Quinn
Himself
John Bloom
Himself
H.A.L. Craig
Himself
Morris Fowler
Himself
Directed by Geoffrey Helman

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Filmco International Productions
Country
GB, US

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