The Last Temptation of Christ

Name: The Last Temptation of Christ
Genre: Drama
Released: 1988-05-28
Duration: 2 h 44 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Paul Greco, Steve Shill, Verna Bloom

1988·Movie·R·164 min·★ 7.2(1,201)

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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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About The Last Temptation of Christ

The Last Temptation of Christ is a 1988 English-language drama film directed by Martin Scorsese. The cast is led by Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Paul Greco. It has a runtime of 2h 44m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.

The Last Temptation of Christ was produced by Universal Pictures and Cineplex-Odeon Films and made in United States of America and Canada. It was released on May 28, 1988, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $34 million worldwide.

Director: Martin Scorsese
Writers: Paul Schrader, Jay Cocks
Release date: May 28, 1988
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America, Canada
Budget: $7 million
Box office: $34 million
Production: Universal Pictures, Cineplex-Odeon Films

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The Last Temptation of Christ cast & crew

The Last Temptation of Christ was directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Paul Schrader and Jay Cocks.

The cast features Willem Dafoe as Jesus, Harvey Keitel as Judas, Paul Greco as Zealot, Steve Shill as Centurian, Verna Bloom as Mary, Mother of Jesus, and Barbara Hershey as Mary Magdalene.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Peter Gabriel, cinematography is by Michael Ballhaus, and it was produced by Barbara De Fina and Harry J. Ufland.

Is The Last Temptation of Christ worth watching?

The Last Temptation of Christ holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 1,201 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 44m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy drama, The Last Temptation of Christ is worth a place on your watchlist.

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