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The Last Temptation of Christ

Martin Scorsese

United States

1988

163 minutes

Color

1.85:1

English

70

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

JesusWillem Dafoe
Mary MagdaleneBarbara Hershey
JudasHarvey Keitel
Saul/PaulHarry Dean Stanton
Pontius PilateDavid Bowie
Mary, Mother of JesusVerna Bloom
JeroboamBarry Miller
ZebedeeIrvin Kershner
John the BaptistAndre Gregory
Girl angelJuliette Caton

Credits

DirectorMartin Scorsese
ProducerBarbara De Fina
Executive producerHarry Ufland
CinematographyMichael Ballhaus
EditingThelma Schoonmaker
Production DesignJohn Beard
Costume designJean-Pierre Delifer
MusicPeter Gabriel
From the novel byNikos Kazantzakis
ScreenplayPaul Schrader
CastingCis 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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