The Last Temptation of Christ
1988
Movie Information
Overview
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.
Release Date
May 28, 1988
Director
Martin Scorsese
Runtime
2h 44m
Cast
Willem DafoeHarvey KeitelPaul GrecoSteve ShillVerna BloomBarbara HersheyRoberts BlossomBarry MillerGary BasarabaIrvin Kershner
Production
Universal PicturesCineplex-Odeon Films
Genres
Drama