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The Last Temptation of Christ poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 84.4 / 100
1988·Drama·2h 44m

THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST

Jesus, a humble Judean carpenter beginning to see that he is the son of God, is drawn into revolutionary action against the Roman occupiers by Judas -- despite his protestations that love, not violence, is the path to salvation. The burden of being the savior of mankind torments Jesus throughout his life, leading him to doubt.

Above the Line
Martin Scorsese·DirectorPaul Schrader·ScreenplayJay Cocks·WriterMichael Ballhaus·Director of PhotographyPeter Gabriel·Original Music ComposerThelma Schoonmaker·Editor
Cast
Willem Dafoe·JesusHarvey Keitel·JudasPaul Greco·ZealotSteve Shill·CenturianVerna Bloom·Mary, Mother of JesusBarbara Hershey·Mary MagdaleneRoberts Blossom·Aged MasterBarry Miller·JeroboamGary Basaraba·Andrew, ApostleIrvin Kershner·Zebedee
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Martin Scorsese·Director
Writing· 2
Paul Schrader·ScreenplayJay Cocks·Writer
Camera· 1
Michael Ballhaus·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Thelma Schoonmaker·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Peter Gabriel·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Barbara De Fina·Producer
By the Numbers
84.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
82%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$34M
ROI 382%
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#C40000
#000000
#FFFFFF
Mood
Intense, Stark, Symbolic
Composition
Split
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a stark, abstract design dominated by a red background with numerous intersecting black, jagged lines and shapes that resemble thorns or a t”

dramareligious
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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