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The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God
First aired on Jan 1, 1976
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Genres: Documentary

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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Damien Thomas | Narrator (Voice)
Moustapha Akkad | Himself
Albert Blackshaw | Himself
Anthony Quinn | Himself
John Bloom | Himself
H.A.L. Craig | Himself
Featured Crew
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Christopher Penfold | Writer
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Geoffrey Helman | Director
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Christopher Penfold | Director
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Lionel Strutt | Sound
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Nicky Kisch | Researcher
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Nicholas D. Knowland | Camera Operator