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Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Featuring: Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Barbara Hershey, Harry Dean Stanton, David Bowie, Verna Bloom, Barry Miller, Irvin Kershner, Andre Gregory, Juliette Caton, John Lurie, Martin Scorsese
At last, Martin Scorsese's most personal masterpiece can be seen outside of the controversy it engendered, and be seen for what it is: a l5-year labor of love. Nikos Kazantzakis' landmark novel comes to breathtaking life in this moving and spiritual film. The all-star cast includes Harvey Keitel, Barbara Hershey, Harry Dean Stanton, David Bowie, and Willem Dafoe as Jesus. Criterion is proud to present this cinematic treasure in an exclusive Director Approved special edition.
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Technical Specifications
Format:
DVD
Disc:
DVD-9 (1 Disc)
Total: 1 Disc
Regions:
1/2/3/4/5/6 (DVD)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85:1
Audio Options:
English Dolby Digital Surround 5.1
Resolution:
480p/29.97
Subtitles:
English
Supplements
Types of Supplements Included: Audio Commentary, Gallery, Behind the Scenes Footage, Interview, Insert
- Audio commentary featuring director Martin Scorsese, actor Willem Dafoe, and writers Paul Schrader and Jay Cocks
- Galleries of production stills, research materials, and costume designs
- Location production footage shot by Scorsese
- Interview with composer Peter Gabriel, with a stills gallery of traditional instruments used in the score
- A new essay by film critic David Ehrenstein
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Release Credits
Artwork: Gordon Reynolds
Producer: Karen Stetler
Artwork: Eva Wah
Release Notes on Restoration
The Last Temptation of Christ
The Last Temptation of Christ us presented in its original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. This new 16:9 enhanced transfer was created from the 35mm interpositive on the high resolution Spirit Datacine. The sound was manufactured from the original six-track magnetic masters.