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The Last Temptation of Christ is a 1988 epic religious drama film directed by Martin Scorsese. Written by Paul Schrader with uncredited rewrites from Scorsese and Jay Cocks, it is an adaptation of Nikos Kazantzakis ' controversial 1955 novel of the same name.
- $7 million
- Peter Gabriel
- August 12, 1988 (United States)
- Barbara De Fina
Aug 12, 1988 · A controversial film by Martin Scorsese based on Nikos Kazantzakis' novel, depicting the life and struggles of Jesus Christ. See cast, crew, reviews, trivia, quotes, and more on IMDb.
- Martin Scorsese
- 359
- 1 min
Accepting that his destiny is to sacrifice himself for the sake of humanity, Jesus willingly returns to his fate as the son of God. The novel concludes with Jesus ascending to heaven, leaving behind a legacy of love, sacrifice, and redemption.
- Nikos Kazantzakis
- 506 (first edition, hardback)
- 1955
- 1955
Jesus (Willem Dafoe), 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 (Harvey Keitel) -- despite his...
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- Martin Scorsese
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- Willem Dafoe
A film based on Nikos Kazantzakis' novel, depicting the life and struggles of Jesus Christ, from his childhood to his crucifixion. The film explores his temptations, his teachings, his miracles, his betrayal by Judas, and his final decision to sacrifice himself for humanity.
Oct 29, 2008 · Roger Ebert reviews the 1988 film adaptation of Nikos Kazantzakis' novel, which portrays Jesus as a weary, self-doubting and tortured man. He praises the film's cinematography, music and performances, but also acknowledges its theological and historical inaccuracies.
Aug 10, 2018 · The Last Temptation of Christ at 30: how Scorsese's drama still soars. The controversial 1988 film was protested upon release but decades later remains one of the most fascinating films...
