The "ultimate temptation" of the title—Jesus imagining a normal life as a husband and father—was considered blasphemous by religious groups worldwide. The film was banned in several countries, including Argentina, Chile, and for a time, Spain. In Mexico, it was shown only in private, clandestine screenings.
, the film is a fictional exploration of the internal spiritual conflict and human nature of Jesus Christ. Core Film Details Willem Dafoe Harvey Keitel as Judas Iscariot, Barbara Hershey as Mary Magdalene, and David Bowie as Pontius Pilate. Direction & Writing : Directed by Martin Scorsese; screenplay by Paul Schrader La ultima tentacion de Cristo.avi