The Last Temptation of Christ

Plot Summary

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.

7.2 /10

1988

US

Similar Movies

A Short Film About Killing
Frozen River
The Age of Innocence
Little Nikita

christianity

traitor

roman

crucifixion

longing

moral conflict

easter

spirituality

cross

temptation

mary magdalene

jesus christ

controversial

jesus