The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)

05/28/1988 (US) • 2h 43m

Drama

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Steve Shill

Centurian

Verna Bloom

Mary, Mother of Jesus

Barbara Hershey

Mary Magdalene

Roberts Blossom

Aged Master

Barry Miller

Jeroboam

Gary Basaraba

Andrew, Apostle


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$7,000,000.00

Revenue

$33,773,585.00

Keywords

christianity

traitor

roman

crucifixion

longing

moral conflict

easter

spirituality

cross

temptation

mary magdalene

jesus christ

controversial

jesus

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