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Kristuksen viimeinen kiusaus

Original title: The Last Temptation of Christ
  • 19881988
  • K-16K-16
  • 2h 44m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
58K
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Kristuksen viimeinen kiusaus (1988)
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The life of Jesus Christ, his journey through life as he faces the struggles all humans do, and his final temptation on the cross.The life of Jesus Christ, his journey through life as he faces the struggles all humans do, and his final temptation on the cross.The life of Jesus Christ, his journey through life as he faces the struggles all humans do, and his final temptation on the cross.

IMDb RATING
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58K
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    • Martin Scorsese
    • Nikos Kazantzakis(novel)
    • Paul Schrader(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Willem Dafoe
    • Harvey Keitel
    • Barbara Hershey
    • Martin Scorsese
    • Nikos Kazantzakis(novel)
    • Paul Schrader(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Willem Dafoe
    • Harvey Keitel
    • Barbara Hershey
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 351User reviews
    • 126Critic reviews
    • 80Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar

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    Harvey Keitel, Willem Dafoe, Barbara Hershey, Victor Argo, and Verna Bloom in Kristuksen viimeinen kiusaus (1988)
    Willem Dafoe in Kristuksen viimeinen kiusaus (1988)
    Willem Dafoe in Kristuksen viimeinen kiusaus (1988)
    Willem Dafoe in Kristuksen viimeinen kiusaus (1988)
    Harvey Keitel in Kristuksen viimeinen kiusaus (1988)
    Harvey Keitel, Willem Dafoe, and Victor Argo in Kristuksen viimeinen kiusaus (1988)
    Willem Dafoe in Kristuksen viimeinen kiusaus (1988)
    Willem Dafoe in Kristuksen viimeinen kiusaus (1988)
    Barbara Hershey in Kristuksen viimeinen kiusaus (1988)
    Harvey Keitel, Willem Dafoe, and Michael Been in Kristuksen viimeinen kiusaus (1988)
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    Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe
    • Jesus
    Harvey Keitel
    Harvey Keitel
    • Judas
    Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey
    • Mary Magdalene
    Paul Greco
    Paul Greco
    • Zealot
    Steve Shill
    Steve Shill
    • Centurian
    • (as Steven Shill)
    Verna Bloom
    Verna Bloom
    • Mary, Mother of Jesus
    Roberts Blossom
    Roberts Blossom
    • Aged Master
    Barry Miller
    Barry Miller
    • Jeroboam
    Gary Basaraba
    Gary Basaraba
    • Andrew, Apostle
    Irvin Kershner
    Irvin Kershner
    • Zebedee
    Victor Argo
    Victor Argo
    • Peter, Apostle
    Michael Been
    • John, Apostle
    Paul Herman
    Paul Herman
    • Phillip, Apostle
    John Lurie
    John Lurie
    • James, Apostle
    Leo Burmester
    Leo Burmester
    • Nathaniel, Apostle
    Andre Gregory
    Andre Gregory
    • John The Baptist
    Peggy Gormley
    Peggy Gormley
    • Martha, Sister of Lazarus
    Randy Danson
    • Mary, Sister of Lazarus
      • Martin Scorsese
      • Nikos Kazantzakis(novel)
      • Paul Schrader(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      The script for this film sat in the office of Martin Scorsese's lawyer for at least five years prior to being made. Although Scorsese thought the film could be brilliant, he was concerned how the public might respond to the finished film. His lawyer agreed the script was brilliant and very "brave", but advised against making the movie, because he did not think moviegoers were ready for such a story.
    • Goofs
      When the first man is being crucified, as he yells when the soldier nails his hand, we can see a lot of metal fillings in his upper teeth.
    • Quotes

      Jesus: You think God belongs only to you? He doesn't. God is an immortal spirit who belongs to everybody, to the whole world. You think you're special? God is not an Israelite!

    • Crazy credits
      "This film is not based upon the Gospels but on this fictional exploration of the eternal spiritual conflict."
    • Alternate versions
      Most DVD and streaming versions are missing Judas's line, "It's Magdalene; she deserves it," right before the attempted stoning scene. The line can be heard on the Criterion Blu-ray.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Betrayed/Stealing Home/The Last Temptation of Christ/Married to the Mob/Hero and the Terror (1988)

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    10/10
    The Most Loving Portrayal of Jesus I Could Imagine
    Condemned by Fundamentalists upon release, delayed by outcries from hypocrites and liars, and boycotted in any city where it played "The Last Temptation of Christ" is one of the most controversial movies ever made. Instead of showing Christ as a fearless and perfect person, "The Last Temptation" depicts Him as a person who fought his destiny and wished to be just another mortal human being. Religious groups who couldn't (and still can't) accept the fact that Jesus was human were shocked by such ideas and refused to see the film or read the landmark novel on which it was based. They'll never know that they attacked one of the most honest and loving depictions of Christ.

    The Christ we see in the film is not based on the teachings of the Gospels, or any scripture for that matter. Instead we get a portrait of Christ the man, not Christ the Savior. We get to see his faults, his fears and anxieties. Then, we get to see him overcome those and find the strength to fulfill his destiny. The Last Temptation of Christ is not afraid to say that Jesus was weak before he became the Savior, and that makes the film all the more satisfying. This is a tale of redemption, courage, and love like no other.

    There is no reason to miss this film. Not everyone will like it, but at the very least it will let you see another perspective of the story. And even if you can't accept the story, you won't be able to deny the greatness of Scorsese's direction. From the epic crowd scenes, to the intimate one-on-one conversations, to the stunning final shot (which was actually caused by an overexposed section of film, but is beautiful nonetheless), you will be awed by Scorsese's work here.

    Also stunning is the work of the two leads. Willem Dafoe inhabits the role of Christ perfectly, bringing perfectly controlled emotion to each and every scene. Harvey Keitel as Judas has been the subject of debate because of his NYC accent. That was on purpose (Scorsese used accents to denote the descent of characters. American accent = Israelite; British accent = Roman), but it doesn't even matter. Keitel is brilliant no matter what his accent is.

    Honest, human, loving, and unafraid, "The Last Temptation of Christ" is one of the great cinematic achievements of all time. Martin Scorsese crafted with this film his most personal masterpiece, and perhaps his greatest masterpiece ever.
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      • September 23, 1988 (Finland)
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    • Filming locations
      • Moulay Ismael Stables, Villa Imperiale, Meknès, Morocco
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Cineplex Odeon Films
      • Ufland Productions
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