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In Memoriam · 1930 – 2005
Moustapha Akkad

Person · Producer

Moustapha Akkad

Born
July 1, 1930
Died
2005
From
Aleppo, Syria·Amman, Jordan
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16
Credits on file
4
Decades active

In short · Produced for four decades — 16 credits.

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Biography

Moustapha Akkad, a Syrian-American filmmaker, produced a series of "Halloween" movies, though he is best known for his deeply personal works *Lion of the Desert* (1980) and *The Message* (1976), both historical films about Islam. Despite reportedly facing challenges in gaining acceptance in Hollywood, Akkad was recognized for his talent as a director and producer. He and his daughter, Rima Al Akkad Monla, were killed in a bombing in Amman, Jordan, in 2005.

Family & relationships

Children
Zaid Aqqad
Other
Layla Aqqad(Sibling)

Filmography · 13 of 13

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Director

2 credits

Editor

10 credits

Other crew

1 credit

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