#70: SCORSESE, Martin: The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)

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SCORSESE, Martin (United States)
The Last Temptation of Christ [1988]
Spine #70
DVD


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 15-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 William Dafoe as Jesus. Criterion is proud to present this cinematic treasure in an exclusive director approved special edition.

163 minutes
Color
Stereo
1:85:1 aspect ratio
Criterion Release 2000

Director/Writers


Martin Scorsese was 46 when he directed The Last Temptation of Christ.
Based on the novel by Nikos Kazantzakis.
Screenplay by Paul Schrader.


The Extras

The Booklet

Eight-page wraparound featuring an essay by David Ehrenstein.

Commentary

By Scorsese, Dafoe, Paul Schrader, and Jay Cocks.

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.

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