The Last Temptation of Christ

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 Jesus

Harvey Keitel Judas

Paul Greco Zealot

Steve Shill Centurian

Verna Bloom Mary, Mother of Jesus