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The Last Temptation of Christ

  • 1988
  • R
  • 2h 44m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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The Last Temptation of Christ (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.

  • Director
    • Martin Scorsese
  • Writers
    • Nikos Kazantzakis
    • Paul Schrader
  • Stars
    • Willem Dafoe
    • Harvey Keitel
    • Barbara Hershey
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    62K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,541
    58
    • Director
      • Martin Scorsese
    • Writers
      • Nikos Kazantzakis
      • Paul Schrader
    • Stars
      • Willem Dafoe
      • Harvey Keitel
      • Barbara Hershey
    • 358User reviews
    • 128Critic reviews
    • 80Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Willem Dafoe in The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
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    Harvey Keitel, Willem Dafoe, and Victor Argo in The Last Temptation of Christ (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
    • Director
      • Martin Scorsese
    • Writers
      • Nikos Kazantzakis
      • Paul Schrader
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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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    Jesus was declared both fully Human as well as Divine at the Council of Chalcedon. So it makes perfect sense that he would not only suffer physically but mentally as well. Why are so many outraged by this depiction rooted in their very own beliefs? Unless of course they never knew what they were in the first place...
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    • Release date
      • August 12, 1988 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La dernière tentation du Christ
    • Filming locations
      • Moulay Ismael Stables, Villa Imperiale, Meknès, Morocco(Pontius Pilate's palace - Passover baths - interiors: the Temple)
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Cineplex Odeon Films
      • Ufland Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,373,585
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $401,211
      • Aug 14, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,865,702
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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