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Moustapha Akkad was born in Aleppo, Syria in 1930. His passion for movies grew at an early age and this is why at the age of 19 he wanted to go to the States and follow his dream. When he left Syria his father gave him the money for the ticket and a copy of the Qura'an, telling him it was all he could manage.
Nov 11, 2005 · By. Shafika Mattar. AMMAN, Jordan – Moustapha Akkad, the Syrian-born filmmaker and producer of the “Halloween” horror movie franchise, died Friday from wounds sustained in the triple hotel ...
Moustapha Akkad discusses the making of his historical epic 'The Message'.
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May 16, 1981 · The Lion of the Desert: Directed by Moustapha Akkad. With Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, Raf Vallone. In 1929, Italian Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini appoints General Rodolfo Graziani as colonial governor to Italian Libya with orders to stamp-out all resistance from Libyan nationalists led by rebel guerrilla leader Omar Mukhtar.
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May 30, 2018 · Malek Akkad’s battle with censors to re-release father's film 'The Message'. Moustapha Akkad’s classic film has been restored thanks to the efforts of his son. Producer Malek is bringing a new 4D restoration to cinemas, 42 years after it was banned in the region. 'The Message' was released in 1976 and was greeted by a virtual blanket ban on ...
Mar 25, 2018 · Music & Arts. Malek Akkad and Michael Nash’s feature-length documentary “Not Without Nerve” is about the experiences of Akkad’s father, Moustapha Akkad, while making his landmark 1976 film “The Message,” which chronicles the life and times of the Prophet Muhammad. Both films were screened at the University of Southern California ...
Oct 15, 2023 · Moustapha Akkad was a prominent Syrian American Muslim filmmaker known for his work in the film industry, particularly for his involvement in the "Halloween" (1978 – ) film series. While many horror fans may not know his name — the franchise is primarily associated with horror master John Carpenter — Akkad was a producer on the first ...
