The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)

Overview: 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.

Starring: Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Paul Greco, Steve Shill

Categories: Drama