The Last Temptation of Christ
1988•R•2h 44m•7.2•Released
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.
Director
Martin Scorsese
Writer
Paul Schrader
Budget
$7M
Revenue
$34M
Languages
English
Studio
Universal Pictures
Cast
Willem Dafoe
Jesus
Harvey Keitel
Judas
Paul Greco
Zealot
Steve Shill
Centurian
David Bowie
Pontius Pilatus
Verna Bloom
Mary, Mother of Jesus
Barbara Hershey
Mary Magdalene
Roberts Blossom
Aged Master
Barry Miller
Jeroboam
Gary Basaraba
Andrew, Apostle
Irvin Kershner
Zebedee
Victor Argo
Peter, Apostle
Michael Been
John, Apostle
Paul Herman
Phillip, Apostle
John Lurie
James, Apostle
Production
Company
Universal Pictures
Company
Cineplex-Odeon Films
Company
Testament Productions
Producer
Barbara De Fina
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