The Last Temptation of Christ (Film), released 1988 — adapted from The Last Temptation of Christ by Nikos Kazantzakis.
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.
Starring Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Paul Greco, Steve Shill, Verna Bloom.
Directed by Martin Scorsese.
