The Last Temptation of Christ (Original photograph from the 1988 film)

  • Paris: Sygma, 1988
By Martin Scorsese (director); Nikos Kazantzakis (novel); Paul Schrader (screenwriter); Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Barbara Hershey (starring)
Paris: Sygma, 1988. Vintage oversize borderless color reference photograph from the 1988 film, showing Barbara Hershey with curly hair and heavily hennaed hands and arms. Mimeo snipe on the verso.

Based on the controversial 1955 novel by Nikos Kazantazkis, adapted by Paul Schrader. Departing from the Gospels' depiction of Jesus Christ, the film explored the humanity of Jesus and the various temptations he encountered during his time on Earth, incurring outrage upon release from some Christian groups. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director.

Shot on location in Morocco.

8 x 12 inches. About Fine.

Criterion Collection 70.

Details

Title

The Last Temptation of Christ (Original photograph from the 1988 film)

Author

Martin Scorsese (director); Nikos Kazantzakis (novel); Paul Schrader (screenwriter); Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Barbara Hershey (starring)

Condition

Unknown

Publisher

Sygma: Paris

Date

1988


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