Question 1

Why did Martin Scorsese ban smoking on the set of The Last Temptation of Christ?

Accepted Answer

Scorsese banned smoking because he's a severe asthmatic and wanted to avoid photos of biblical characters like Willem Dafoe with cigarettes in their mouths.

Question 2

What unusual side effect did Willem Dafoe experience while filming his role as Jesus?

Accepted Answer

Willem Dafoe couldn't see for three days after getting too many eye drops to dilate his pupils in bright sunlight for a superhuman effect.

Question 3

How did the controversy over Willem Dafoe's role in this film affect his casting in another historical epic?

Accepted Answer

Due to controversy, Dafoe was refused the role of Doc Holliday in Tombstone (1993) after sponsors threatened to pull funding if he was cast.

Question 4

What deal did Universal Pictures make with Martin Scorsese to produce The Last Temptation of Christ?

Accepted Answer

Universal Pictures agreed to produce the film if Scorsese then made a commercial film, which became Cape Fear (1991).

Question 5

Why did Martin Scorsese want the apostles to speak with New York City accents?

Accepted Answer

Scorsese wanted the apostles to speak with urban New York City accents because he saw them as 'street guys'.

Question 6

Why did Martin Scorsese ban smoking on the set of The Last Temptation of Christ?

Accepted Answer

Scorsese banned smoking because he's a severe asthmatic and wanted to avoid photos of biblical characters with cigarettes in their mouths.

Question 7

What unusual side effect did Willem Dafoe experience while filming as Jesus?

Accepted Answer

Willem Dafoe couldn't see for three days after receiving too many eye drops to dilate his pupils for a superhuman effect in bright sunlight.

Question 8

How did Universal Pictures secure Martin Scorsese for a commercial film after The Last Temptation of Christ?

Accepted Answer

Universal agreed to produce The Last Temptation of Christ if Scorsese then made a commercial film, which became Cape Fear (1991).

Question 9

Which major film festivals recognized The Last Temptation of Christ?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Venice Film Festival in 1988 and received awards from the Golden Globes, Academy Awards, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, and National Board of Review.

Question 10

What was the controversial consequence for Willem Dafoe after playing Jesus?

Accepted Answer

Due to controversy from his role, Dafoe was refused the part of Doc Holliday in Tombstone (1993) after sponsors threatened to pull funding, so Val Kilmer got the role instead.

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