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The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
7.5
Ratings: 7.5/10 from 25,405 users
Metascore:
80/100
Reviews: 277 user | 90 critic | 18 from Metacritic.com The life of Jesus Christ, his journey through life as he faces the temptations that all humans face during their lives, and his final temptation upon the cross. Director:Martin Scorsese |
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Cast
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Zealot
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Centurian
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Verna Bloom | ... | |
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Roberts Blossom | ... |
Aged Master
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Barry Miller | ... |
Jeroboam
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| Irvin Kershner | ... |
Zebedee
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Victor Argo | ... | |
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Michael Been | ... | |
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Paul Herman | ... | |
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Leo Burmester | ... |
Nathaniel, Apostle
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Storyline
The carpenter Jesus of Nazareth, tormented by the temptations of demons, the guilt of making crosses for the Romans, pity for men and the world, and the constant call of God, sets out to find what God wills for him. But as his mission nears fulfillment, he must face the greatest temptation: the normal life of a good man. Based, not on the Gospels, but on Nikos Kazantzakis' novel of the same name. Written by Nick Lopez <ntlopez@fas.harvard.edu>
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La dernière tentation du Christ See more »Box Office
Budget:
$7,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$401,211 (USA) (14 August 1988) (9 Screens)Gross:
$8,373,585 (USA)Company Credits
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Judas: I won't let you die.
Jesus: You don't have a choice. Neither do I. Remember, we're bringing God and man together. They'll never be together unless I die. I'm the sacrifice... Forget everything else, understand that.
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the people that used instruments for the music. See more »
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Trivia
The filmmakers were given such a paltry budget for their controversial project that many economies had to be improvised. For example, actress Barbara Hershey, playing the role of Mary Magdalene, had to continually re-apply her own mendhi tattoos (which kept streaking in the desert heat) because there were not enough make-up artists to service everyone. See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: Mary Magdalene is wearing shiny, modern, red nail polish in the first scenes with her. See more »Quotes
Jesus: I wish there was another way, but there isn't. I have to die on the cross.Judas: I won't let you die.
Jesus: You don't have a choice. Neither do I. Remember, we're bringing God and man together. They'll never be together unless I die. I'm the sacrifice... Forget everything else, understand that.
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Crazy Credits
During the end credits, Peter Gabriel, composer for the film, credits allthe people that used instruments for the music. See more »
Connections
Referenced in The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie (1989) See more »
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