The Last Temptation of Christ
7.2/10
Rating
164 min
Runtime
1988
Release Year
Martin Scorsese
Director
Cast
Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Paul Greco, Steve Shill, Verna Bloom
Quick Synopsis
In Roman-occupied Judea, Jesus, a modest carpenter who gradually realizes he is the son of God, becomes involved in a rebellion against the Romans encouraged by Judas. Despite Jesus's belief that love rather than violence is the true way to bring salvation, he is pulled into the conflict. Throughout his life, Jesus struggles with the heavy responsibility of being humanity's savior, which causes him to experience deep doubts.
Detailed Synopsis of The Last Temptation of Christ
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.
