The Last Temptation of Christ
1988 · 164 min
Directed by Martin Scorsese. Written by Nikos Kazantzakis, Paul Schrader. Photographed by Michael Ballhaus. Starring Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Paul Greco, Steve Shill.
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.
Critics 82% · audiences 84% · 1 Oscar nomination