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The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God

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

0h 47m | PG-13

⭐ 6.5 / 10

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.

Director: Geoffrey Helman

Studio: Filmco International Productions

Genre: Documentary

Video: 720p

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Cast

Damien Thomas

Damien Thomas

as Narrator (Voice)

Moustapha Akkad

Moustapha Akkad

as Himself

Albert Blackshaw

Albert Blackshaw

as Himself

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

as Himself

John Bloom

John Bloom

as Himself

H.A.L. Craig

H.A.L. Craig

as Himself