The Last Temptation of Christ Overview
Jesus (Willem Dafoe), 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 (Harvey Keitel) -- 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. As he is put to death on the cross, Jesus is tempted by visions of an ordinary life married to Mary Magdalene (Barbara Hershey).
Rating
R
Audio and movie formats
Surround
Awards
Barbara Hershey — Nominated for Golden Globe for Best Performance By an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture, 1988
Production company
Universal Pictures
The Last Temptation of Christ cast and crew
- Willem Dafoe as Jesus of Nazareth
- Harvey Keitel as Judas Iscariot
- Barbara Hershey as Mary Magdalene
