
The Last Temptation of Christ
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May 28, 1988
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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.
Featured Crew
Martin Scorsese
Director
Nikos Kazantzakis
Novel
Paul Schrader
Screenplay
Cast

Willem Dafoe
Jesus

Harvey Keitel
Judas

Paul Greco
Zealot

Steve Shill
Centurian

Verna Bloom
Mary, Mother of Jesus