The Last Temptation of Christ(1988)

Behind the story

What is The Last Temptation of Christ about?

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.

Genres

Drama

Directed by

Martin Scorsese

Release date

1988-05-28

Status

Released

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