The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) - The Criterion Collection

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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