The Last Temptation of Christ
1988 Film Synopsis & Plot Summary
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
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.
Full Plot Summary 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.
