The Last Temptation of Christ
1988
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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.
Facts
Based on
The Last Temptation of Christ
Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
Jerusalem
Filming location
Morocco
Production
Cineplex Odeon Films
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Academy Awards 1989 academy_award
- Golden Globes (USA) 1989 generic
- National Board of Review 1988 generic
- Venice Film Festival 1988 generic
