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The Mission (1986) -- 18th century Spanish Jesuits try to protect a remote South American Indian tribe in danger of falling under the rule of pro-slavery Portugal.

Overview

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7.4/10   16,675 votes
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Director:
Roland Joffé
Writer:
Robert Bolt (original story & screenplay)
Contact:
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Release Date:
31 October 1986 (USA) more
Plot:
18th century Spanish Jesuits try to protect a remote South American Indian tribe in danger of falling under the rule of pro-slavery Portugal. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 12 wins & 21 nominations more
User Comments:
Film at its best more

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Additional Details

Runtime:
126 min
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Rankcolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby SR (35 mm prints)

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Trivia:
The majority of the crew became ill with amoebic dysentery. Robert De Niro was one of the small few who did not catch the illness. more
Goofs:
Continuity: During the attack of the mission by the Portuguese, the monstrance held by Father Gabriel is different between shots. more
Quotes:
Altamirano: With an orchestra, the Jesuits could have subdued the entire continent. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Holiday (2006) more

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51 out of 75 people found the following comment useful:-
Film at its best, 17 April 1999
10/10
Author: joe-294 from Baltimore, Maryland

There are many great movies but The Mission is in a class of its own. It belongs to a select group of films which are able to penetrate our lives and change us forever. The powerful themes of forgiveness, love, innocence, guilt, freedom, and human nature are presented against a backdrop of incredible scenery and Morricone's now legendary score. At first glance The Mission is a story about a political struggle. Upon closer examination it is no less than divine revelation about the nature of the human heart.

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