
The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God
1976 • Documentary
6.5 (2)
Geoffrey Helman
Director
Christopher Penfold
Director
Christopher Penfold
Writer
Status
Released
Release date
January 1, 1976
Duration
47 Min
Language
en
Popularity
1.6031
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
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.
Cast

Damien Thomas

Moustapha Akkad

Albert Blackshaw

Anthony Quinn

H.A.L. Craig

Morris Fowler