The Last Temptation of Christ
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-08
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Willem Dafoe
Jesus
Harvey Keitel
Judas
Paul Greco
Zealot
Steve Shill
Centurian
David Bowie
Pontius Pilatus
Verna Bloom
Mary, Mother of Jesus
Barbara Hershey
Mary Magdalene
Roberts Blossom
Aged Master
Barry Miller
Jeroboam
Gary Basaraba
Andrew, Apostle
Irvin Kershner
Zebedee
Victor Argo
Peter, Apostle
Michael Been
John, Apostle
Paul Herman
Phillip, Apostle
John Lurie
James, Apostle
Leo Burmester
Nathaniel, Apostle
Andre Gregory
John the Baptist
Peggy Gormley
Martha, Sister of Lazarus
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 12, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 16, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$33.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.82x
+$26.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Scorsese
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Schrader
- Original Score
- Peter Gabriel
- Original Title
- The Last Temptation of Christ
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $33.8M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Cineplex-Odeon Films, Testament Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Scorsese
Paul Schrader, Nikos Kazantzakis
Peter Gabriel
Michael Ballhaus
Thelma Schoonmaker
Barbara De Fina, Harry J. Ufland
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Scorsese
Director
Thelma Schoonmaker
Editor
Barbara De Fina
Producer
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Peter Gabriel
Original Music Composer
Paul Schrader
Screenplay
Jean-Pierre Delifer
Costume Design
John Beard
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Temptation of Christ
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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.
Who directed The Last Temptation of Christ?
The Last Temptation of Christ was directed by Martin Scorsese.
Who stars in The Last Temptation of Christ?
The principal cast of The Last Temptation of Christ includes Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Paul Greco, Steve Shill, David Bowie.
When was The Last Temptation of Christ released and how long is it?
The Last Temptation of Christ was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Last Temptation of Christ?
The Last Temptation of Christ had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $33.8M at the worldwide box office (4.82 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Last Temptation of Christ?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Temptation of Christ was composed by Peter Gabriel.
Is The Last Temptation of Christ based on a book or true story?
The Last Temptation of Christ is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nikos Kazantzakis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Temptation of Christ?
The Last Temptation of Christ holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).