The Last Temptation of Christ

★★★★★

1988 · 2 h 44 min

Directed by Martin Scorsese

Drama

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Cast

Willem Dafoe

Credits

Written by: Nikos Kazantzakis

Plot

A controversial version of the life of Jesus.

Sinekatalog’s take

Scorsese's passionate, controversial take on Jesus is rooted in doubt and humanity. Willem Dafoe is intense, and the film is serious, visually bold and spiritually searching, whatever one thinks of its liberties.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.5 / 10 (69,172 votes)
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