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The last temptation of Christ. Cover Image DVD DVD

The last temptation of Christ.

Summary:

In this controversial movie, Jesus, portrayed as both fully human and fully divine, is viewed as free of sin but subject to all temptations, including sexual ones, ending with his final temptation on the cross.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1559409037
  • ISBN: 9781559409032
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (163 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Director approved special edition.
  • Publisher: [Irvington, New York?] : The Criterion Collection, [2000]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"This film is not based upon the Gospels but upon this fictional exploration of the eternal spiritual conflict"--Title screen.
Originally released as motion picture in 1988.
Wide screen (1.85:1).
Special features: Audio commentary by Martin Scorsese, Willem Dafoe, Paul Schrader, and Jay Cocks -- Collection of research materials, production stills and costume designs -- Location production footage / shot by Scorsese -- Video interview with composer Peter Gabriel, plus stills gallery of the instruments used in the film.
Restrictions on Access Note:
Educational and home use only.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Michael Ballhaus ; editor, Thelma Schoonmaker ; music, Peter Gabriel.
Universal Pictures and Cineplex Odeon Films present ; a Martin Scorsese picture ; based on the novel by Nikos Kazantzakis ; executive producer, Harry Ufland ; screenplay by Paul Schrader ; produced by Barbara De Fina ; directed by Martin Scorsese.
Participant or Performer Note:
Willem Dafoe (Jesus), Harvey Keitel (Judas), Barbara Hershey (Mary Magdalene), Harry Dean Stanton (Saul/Paul), David Bowie (Pontius Pilate).
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: R.
System Details Note:
DVD; NTSC, all regions; 1.85:1 widescreen presentation, enhanced for 16 x 9 widescreen televisions; Dolby digital 5.1 surround; stereo.
Language Note:
In English; closed-captioned.
Subject: Jesus Christ > Drama.
Temptation > Drama.
Genre: Feature films.
Religious films.
Biographical films.
Film adaptations.
Fiction films.

Available copies

  • 2 of 3 copies available at Kenton County.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Erlanger Branch MO (Text) 33126025655089 DVD Checked out 04/22/2024
Erlanger Branch MO (Text) 33126025655097 DVD Available -
Independence Branch MO (Text) 33126021607001 DVD Available -


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