The Mission

"One will trust in the power of prayer. One will believe in the might of the sword."

Oct 31 1986 PG 2h 5m
Adventure, Drama, History

When a Spanish Jesuit goes into the South American wilderness to build a mission in the hope of converting the Indians of the region, a slave hunter is converted and joins his mission. When Spain sells the colony to Portugal, they are forced to defend all they have built against the Portuguese aggressors.

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Plot

Jeremy Irons plays a Spanish Jesuit who goes into the South American wilderness to build a mission in the hope of converting the Indians of the region. Robert De Niro plays a slave hunter who is converted and joins the Jesuit in his mission. When Spain sells the colony to Portugal, they are forced to defend all they have built against the Portuguese aggressors.

Written by

Robert Bolt

Directed by

Roland Joffé

Cast

Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, Ray McAnally

Crew

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Production Countries

France, United Kingdom

Production Companies

AMLF, Warner Bros. Pictures, Kingsmere Productions Ltd., Enigma Productions, Goldcrest

Languages

Español, , Latin, English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 15 wins & 27 nominations total

Trailers
The Mission - Trailer - (1986) - HQ
The Mission - Gabriel's Oboe (Full HD)
The Mission (1986) - Trailer HD 1080p
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Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
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