Page One: “The Last Temptation of Christ” (1988)

Screenplay by Paul Schrader, novel by Nikos Kazantzakis

A trailer for the movie:

You may read the screenplay here.

FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY!

Page One is a daily Go Into The Story series featuring the first page of movie and TV scripts from the classic era to contemporary times. Comparing them is an excellent way to study a variety of writing styles and see how professional writers start a story.

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