The Last Temptation of Christ

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Academy Awards 1989 - Nominated - Best Director

Golden Globe Awards 1989 - Nominated - Best Score

Golden Globe Awards 1989 - Nominated - Best Supporting Actress

The Last Temptation of Christ

Director:
Martin Scorsese
163 Minutes
 

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Film Synopsis

At last, Martin Scorsese's most personal masterpiece can be seen outside of the controversy it engendered, and be seen for what it is: a l5-year labor of love. Nikos Kazantzakis' landmark novel comes to breathtaking life in this moving and spiritual film. The all-star cast includes Harvey Keitel, Barbara Hershey, Harry Dean Stanton, David Bowie, and Willem Dafoe as Jesus.

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Runtime:
163 min.

Country:
UNITED STATES

Language:
English/American

Color:
Color

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SPECIAL FEATURES: 

  • New widescreen digital transfer, approved by the filmmakers and enhanced for widescreen televisions
  • New Dolby Digital 5.1-channel soundtrack by original supervising sound editor Skip Lievsay
  • Audio commentary by Martin Scorsese, Willem Dafoe, Paul Schrader, and Jay Cocks
  • An extensive collection of research materials, production stills, and costume designs
  • Location production footage, shot by Scorsese
  • Video interview with composer Peter Gabriel, plus a stills gallery of the instruments used in the film score
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired
  • Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition

 

 

 

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  • What If?

    As a Christian, myself, I might be a little biased towards this movie, but really don't understand why it came under so much fire when it was released! Marty directed a masterful tale, from Kazantzakis, that details the life of Christ. From His upbringing, to His 3 year mission, and ... read more