The Last Temptation of Christ
1988, R, 164 min.
D: Martin Scorsese; with Willem Dafoe.

This Christ story is based on Nikos Kazantzakis’ book, which emphasizes the human side of Jesus, a man with self-doubt regarding his mission from God. Peter Gabriel provides the music score.

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