Released:
1988-05-28

Overview:
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.

Director:
Martin Scorsese

Runtime:
2h 44min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Willem Dafoe
  as
  Jesus
• 
  Harvey Keitel
  as
  Judas
• 
  Paul Greco
  as
  Zealot
• 
  Steve Shill
  as
  Centurian
• 
  Verna Bloom
  as
  Mary, Mother of Jesus