| Willem Dafoe | Jesus Christ |
| Harvey Keitel | Judas Iscariot |
| Barbara Hershey | Mary Magdalene |
| Harry Dean Stanton | Paul, Saul |
| David Bowie | Pontius Pilate |
| Verna Bloom | Mary, Mother of Jesus |
| Andre Gregory | John the Baptist |
| Juliette Caton | Girl Angel |
| Roberts Blossom | Aged Master |
| Irvin Kershner | Zebedee |
| Gary Basaraba | Andrew, Apostle |
| Victor Argo | Peter, Apostle |
| Michael Been | John, Apostle |
| Paul Herman | Phillip, Apostle |
| John Lurie | James, Apostle |
| Leo Burmeister | Nathaniel, Apostle |
| Alan Rosenberg | Thomas, Apostle |
| Tomas Arana | Lazarus |
| Nehemiah Persoff | Rabbi |
| Barry Miller | Jeroboam |
| Mahamed Ait Fdil Ahmed | Other Apostle |
| Peter Berling | Beggar |
| Penny Brown | |
| Russell Case | Person at Sermon |
| Randy Danson | Mary, Sister of Lazarus |
| Illeana Douglas | |
| Domenico Fiore | |
| Peggy Gormley | Martha, Sister of Lazarus |
| Paul Greco | Zealot |
| Donald Hodson | Saducee |
| Mohamed Mabsout | Other Apostle |
| Donna Marie | Person at Sermon |
| Leo Marks | Voice Only |
| Leo Marks | Voice Only |
| Ahmed Nacir | Other Apostle |
| Del Russell | Money Changer |
| Mokhtar Salouf | Other Apostle |
| Mary Sellers | Person at Sermon |
| Steven Shill | Centurion |
| Robert Spafford | Man at Wedding |
| Doris Von Thury | Woman with Mary, Mother of Jesus |
| Dale Wyatt |
| Martin Scorsese | Director |
| Michael Ballhaus | Cinematographer |
| John Beard | Production Designer |
| Cis Corman | Casting |
| Barbara de Fina | Producer |
| Jean-Pierre Delifer | Costumes/Costume Designer |
| Giorgio Desideri | Set Decoration/Design |
| Iginio Fiorentini | Special Effects |
| Peter Gabriel | Score Composer |
| Gino Galliano | Special Effects |
| Joseph P. Reidy | Asst. Director |
| Manilo Rocchetti | Makeup |
| Franco Salamon | Stunts |
| Andrew Sanders | Art Director, Production Designer |
| Thelma Schoonmaker | Editor |
| Paul Schrader | Screenwriter |
| Harry Ufland | Executive Producer, Producer |
| Lahcen Zinoune | Choreography |
Anonymous
Posted October 1, 2010
Only the simple-minded could condemn this film without seeing it in its entirety. The film posits as its central thesis Christ's realization that, had he rejected God, a life of possibility awaited him. Christ on the cross, in his great suffering, called out to God, "Why hast thou forsaken me?" The film is, in its essence, profoundly Christian, as Christ rejects the lures of the Devil, as in the Gospel according to Matthew, and embraces his Messianic purpose. The film, then, is in the end profoundly and conventionally religious. I suggest those who condemn it see it, think, and judge it according to what it really says.
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Posted October 1, 2010
First of all, remember that being tempted is not the same as giving into temptation. We are all tempted on a daily basis, but our "good" is how we say "no" to the temptation. I feel this is what the author was conveying when he wrote the book. Who does satan tempt? Those who are trying to live good lives. He may not need to tempt people who don't care to do good or believe in God because they are already going in the wrong direction, the way satan wants them to. So he picks on, with God's permission, those that are trying not to fall. Who do you think satan throws the most obstacles at and in the most cunning way? Those trying to lead a perfect life. Who is the best candidate for this? Jesus our Lord, who, out of love came to earth to live as a human to show us how to live. Yes he was still God the Son, but as the Spirit tells us through scripture, he lived just like us, eating, sleeping, and dealing with the fears and hopes that we all do. He was scared in Gethsemene. He was thirsty while carrying the cross. This is not to say he was weak, but that he showed us how to rely on our trust in God's love to see us through. How can you say Jesus loves us so much if was simple and easy for Him to die for us. I agree that it was a struggle for Him to be the perfect lamb, yet he made all the right choices to become just that. He was tempted in the desert but the temptations must have continued and gotten harder. This makes sense since the last thing satan wants to see is Christ dying for our sins! So why not think that maybe some of the theme of this book/ movie could not have truth to it? When I heard this movie got condemned by the christian community I didn't give it a chance either. But years later a watched the ENTIRE movie to get the FULL theme and I cry thinking of how Jesus may have been offered other things to make him happy, but he gave all that up for all of us, to die for us. Now THAT'S what I call love, sacrificing for others. I also agree with others who remind the viewer that the book/ movie is not trying to change the story of Christ's passion, but just to look at it from another POSSIBLE perspective to see deeper into Jesus' true mission. I know this takes an open mind to accept, but maybe we should pray for a more open mind when we look at a lot of things. The movie was GREAT and is in my collection of Jesus movies which I loan out to people to learn more. PEACE
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Posted October 1, 2010
I must comment that the previous reviewer apparently missed the word 'Novel' in the introduction to the movie. I would bet he/she did not even see the movie. This is my favorite movie and one that I felt was profoundly spiritual. The 'dream' sequence, which is the most controversial, was exactly that, a DREAM...not fact. This is a movie that needs to be seen several times to get all the nuances and references to archaeological historical fact. To view a movie like this requires an OPEN mind, not one set on comparing a 'novel' to a sacred text. As for 'Passion?' That was GIBSON's 'passionate' lust for gratuitous violence. At least Kazanzakis names his book what it really is: a novel. One of the best performances by Willem Defoe. David Bowie was the perfect choice for Pontius Pilot. Scorsese's amazing ability to use a minimal number of actors in crowd scenes, has one imagining a cast of thousands! Very moving, made all the more so by Gabriel's wonderful sound track utilizing authentic middle eastern instruments. Blood, yes, but not gratutious violence.
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Posted October 1, 2010
This powerful movie tells the story of Christ like never before. I have read and heard the stories of Jesus my entire life but they always seemed so distant and unreal until i saw this movie. This movie gives Jesus a human aspect that inspires.
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Posted October 1, 2010
This film is simply the most perfect portrayal of the human spiritual journey I have ever enjoyed. It is wonderful to take Jesus out of his divine wrapping and have him walk in this imperfect world. This story inspired me, while the original/mainstream story of Christ never did. When he is no longer guarunteed salvation (at least in his own mind), Jesus becomes truly brave, with everything to lose. Only in this way does his sacrifice become meaningful.
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Posted October 1, 2010
I am addressing this to the writter who gave this movie one star. The book by the same name is a NOVEL, in other words, FICTION, "loosely based on the gospels." The author did NOT pretend it to be historical FACT! Did Jesus make crosses for the Romans? I doubt it. The dream sequence while on the cross was a DREAM and therefore also FICTIONAL. Why get so upset about a work of fiction? Mel Gibson's fiasco of violence is ridiculous! The Roman's would NEVER have spent that much time with a little known common criminal roughing him up! They didn't care! A Jew was a Jew was a Jew was a Jew. A few lashes with a whip and punches in the gut, shed some blood and nail 'em up! They hated being in Judea. The gospels were written to justify the execution of the leader of a small movement that would have died out because he was executed as a mere criminal. How better to convince your followers with your OWN set of novels?
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Posted October 1, 2010
This movie impacted me initially because I had to see what Jesus Christ really gave up. Sure it's earthly concerns but, if you haven't made up your mind on Him this is a step in understanding. Now I watch this movie from the perspective of an original disciple. Ones who may have heard of a messiah coming but, wasn't quite sure if this Jesus was the one. From that perspective the movie is powerful and explains a lot of the confusion with the true Biblical story. The disciples lived it, then told it or wrote it down. The New Testament had not obviously been written yet and if you can watch this movie with that big grain of salt you can have a feel for what you might have felt had you initially walked beside Him. The scene with John the Baptist in my book is one of the best scenes ever.
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Posted October 1, 2010
The Last Temptation, is horrible. Not only is it false, but it was directed by a guy who does crime and gangsta movies. Jesus Christ is sacred, and although he was tempted, he was not tempted by the flesh of women and he never said 'God loves me, I want him to stop.' That is TRASH! Go watch 'The Passion of the Christ.' That is accurately accurate. This is trash and Christian-Catholic dissing.
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Posted October 1, 2010
I only saw this movie because there were certain elements of the religous community that said it was bad and 'dangerous.' I am glad I did see it. I was breathtaken at this film. It is obviously about the stuggle that the 'writer' has between good and evil. To choose rightousness or not to choose rightousness. It was beautiful and powerfull. NOT AT ALL anti-Christian, nor is there that much of a departure from scripture. In my opinion the person who said it was is not very in tune with The One True God. Lastly this was a much better film thatn 'The Passion' by Mel Gibson, sorry Mel, but two hours of a man being torchured is not my idea of good entertainment, I hope you worked out your personal problem by making your movie. God, Allah, Yahweh, Jehovah, YHWH, JHVH Bless all.
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Posted October 1, 2010
This movie is a great departure from what the Holy Scripture really says about Jesus Christ. This is the 'what if' movie of Jesus Christ. It is very much Anti-Christian; a blatant mockery of Christ's love for humanity, if you will. However, if you're quite an open-minded person yourself, well, at least you'd learn to appreciate this Scorsese junk. We all love Martin Scorsese, but this one movie that he made could make your head scrtach. Hate it, love it- it's up to you. The way it was made was undoubtedly great. Splendid. Artsy. Nevertheless, we all know that everything that is in this movie is a lie - a very big lie.
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