The Last Temptation of Christ

Aug 12 1988 R 2h 44m
Drama

Jesus, a humble Judean carpenter beginning to see that he is the son of God, is drawn into revolutionary action against the Roman occupiers by Judas -- despite his protestations that love, not violence, is the path to salvation. The burden of being the savior of mankind torments Jesus throughout his life, leading him to doubt.

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Plot

The carpenter, Jesus of Nazareth, tormented by the temptations of demons, the guilt of making crosses for the Romans, pity for men and the world, and the constant call of God, sets out to find what God wills for Him. But as His mission nears fulfillment, He must face the greatest temptation; the normal life of a good man. Based, not on the Gospels, but on Nikos Kazantzakis' novel of the same name.

Written by

Nikos Kazantzakis, Paul Schrader

Directed by

Martin Scorsese

Cast

Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Barbara Hershey

Crew

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Production Countries

Canada, United States of America

Production Companies

Cineplex-Odeon Films, Universal Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 7 nominations total

Trailers
The Last Temptation of Christ - Trailer
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Featurettes
Three Reasons: The Last Temptation of Christ
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Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
80
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