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
Jesus
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Martin Scorsese's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Last Temptation of Christ is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
