The Last Temptation of Christ
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72% Critic Match

The Last Temptation of Christ

7.2 / 10 1988 2h 44mR English
Drama

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

Jesus

Lead
Harvey Keitel

Harvey Keitel

Judas

Paul Greco

Paul Greco

Zealot

Steve Shill

Steve Shill

Centurian

Verna Bloom

Verna Bloom

Mary, Mother of Jesus

Barbara Hershey

Barbara Hershey

Mary Magdalene

Roberts Blossom

Roberts Blossom

Aged Master

Barry Miller

Barry Miller

Jeroboam

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Martin Scorsese's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. The Last Temptation of Christ is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker