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The Last Temptation of Christ
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The Last Temptation of Christ

1988-05-28 · 164 min · ★ 7.2

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.

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Directors
Martin Scorsese
Production companies
Universal Pictures, Cineplex-Odeon Films, Testament Productions
Countries
United States of America, Canada
Status
Released
Budget
USD 7,000,000
Revenue
USD 33,773,585

Top Cast

Willem DafoeWillem DafoeJesus
Harvey KeitelHarvey KeitelJudas
Paul GrecoPaul GrecoZealot
Steve ShillSteve ShillCenturian
David BowieDavid BowiePontius Pilatus
Verna BloomVerna BloomMary, Mother of Jesus
Barbara HersheyBarbara HersheyMary Magdalene
Roberts BlossomRoberts BlossomAged Master
Barry MillerBarry MillerJeroboam
Gary BasarabaGary BasarabaAndrew, Apostle
Irvin KershnerIrvin KershnerZebedee
Victor ArgoVictor ArgoPeter, Apostle
Michael BeenJohn, Apostle
Paul HermanPaul HermanPhillip, Apostle
John LurieJohn LurieJames, Apostle
Leo BurmesterLeo BurmesterNathaniel, Apostle
Andre GregoryAndre GregoryJohn the Baptist
Peggy GormleyPeggy GormleyMartha, Sister of Lazarus
Randy DansonMary, Sister of Lazarus
Robert SpaffordRobert SpaffordMan at Wedding

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