The Last Temptation of Christ

IMDb 7.2 1988 • 164 min • Drama

Director

Martin Scorsese

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Willem Dafoe
Willem Dafoe Jesus
Harvey Keitel
Harvey Keitel Judas
Paul Greco
Paul Greco Zealot
Steve Shill
Steve Shill Centurian
Verna Bloom
Verna Bloom Mary, Mother of Jesus