The last temptation of Christ [videorecording] / Universal Pictures and Cineplex Odeon Films present a Martin Scorsese picture ; screenplay by Paul Schrader ; produced by Barbara De Fina ; directed by Martin Scorsese.
Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Barbara Hershey, Harry Dean Stanton, David Bowie. Widescreen format (aspect ratio 1.85:1). "Based on the novel by Nikos Kazantzakis." Originally released as motion picture in 1988. Special features include: audio commentary by Martin Scorsese, Willem Dafoe, Paul Schrader and Jay Cocks ; collection of research materials, production stills and costume designs ; location production footage shot by Scorsese ; interview with composer Peter Gabriel.
Summary:
In this controversial movie, Jesus, as both fully human and fully divine, is viewed as free of sin but subject to all temptations, including sexual ones.
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