I will not use this opportunity to heap praise on this film and its performances (which are well deserved). And while it has political overtones, as noted in several other comments, I will skip this point as well.
But I am curious if anyone else has ever picked up on the religious symbolism employed in this film, in particular the last scene. Consider how Terry (the Christ figure) is abandoned by all of his friends and co-workers (disciples). He is beaten bloody by the mob (Romans). Yet the priest (Father)urges him to get on his feet and 'finish what he started'. He does so, taking and carrying his hook (cross). He climbs up the ramp (road to Calvary), stumbles (as Christ did), and completes his journey, with the workers now following him. Has anyone else noticed this?
But I am curious if anyone else has ever picked up on the religious symbolism employed in this film, in particular the last scene. Consider how Terry (the Christ figure) is abandoned by all of his friends and co-workers (disciples). He is beaten bloody by the mob (Romans). Yet the priest (Father)urges him to get on his feet and 'finish what he started'. He does so, taking and carrying his hook (cross). He climbs up the ramp (road to Calvary), stumbles (as Christ did), and completes his journey, with the workers now following him. Has anyone else noticed this?