Director
Moustapha Akkad
July 1, 1930 · Aleppo, Syria
Moustapha Akkad (Arabic: مصطفى العقاد), born on July 1, 1930, in Aleppo, Syria, is an iconic figure in international cinema, a renowned director and producer of both Syrian and American origin.
Moustapha Akkad's career is marked by a passion for filmmaking that led him, upon arriving in the United States with only $200, to pursue studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, and then at the University of Southern California, where he earned a master's degree in film. His determination and talent attracted the attention of director Sam Peckinpah, who became his mentor and facilitated his professional debut as a producer at CBS, paving the way for a remarkable and socially engaged career.
Notable work
Often works with
Anthony Quinn
2 titles together
The Message, Lion of the Desert
Irene Papas
2 titles together
The Message, Lion of the Desert
Damien Thomas
2 titles together
The Message, The Message
Martin Benson
2 titles together
The Message, The Message
Robert Brown
2 titles together
The Message, Lion of the Desert
Ronald Leigh-Hunt
2 titles together
The Message, The Message
