The Last Temptation of Christ
United States • 1988 • 2h 44m
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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.
Synopsis
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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Credits
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DirectorMartin Scorsese
WriterPaul Schrader, Jay Cocks
CinematographerMichael Ballhaus
ComposerPeter Gabriel
EditorThelma Schoonmaker
ProducerBarbara De Fina