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 fifteen-year labor of love. Nikos Kazantzakis’s 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. Criterion is proud to present this cinematic treasure in an exclusive director-approved special edition.
Cast
| Jesus | Willem Dafoe |
| Mary Magdalene | Barbara Hershey |
| Judas | Harvey Keitel |
| Saul/Paul | Harry Dean Stanton |
| Pontius Pilate | David Bowie |
| Mary, Mother of Jesus | Verna Bloom |
| Jeroboam | Barry Miller |
| Zebedee | Irvin Kershner |
| John the Baptist | Andre Gregory |
| Girl angel | Juliette Caton |
Credits
| Director | Martin Scorsese |
| Producer | Barbara De Fina |
| Executive producer | Harry Ufland |
| Cinematography | Michael Ballhaus |
| Editing | Thelma Schoonmaker |
| Production Design | John Beard |
| Costume design | Jean-Pierre Delifer |
| Music | Peter Gabriel |
| From the novel by | Nikos Kazantzakis |
| Screenplay | Paul Schrader |
| Casting | Cis Corman |
Disc 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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