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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.
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Overview

User Rating:
7.4/10   17,452 votes
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Director:

Roland Joffé

Writer:

Robert Bolt (original story & screenplay)

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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

NewsDesk:
(12 articles)

Joffe Tackles Opus Dei Myths In New Film
 (From WENN. 4 November 2009, 5:41 PM, PST)

The revenge of Opus Dei
 (From Cineman.ch/en. 26 August 2009)

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Additional Details

Runtime:

125 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Rankcolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.20 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)


Fun Stuff

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: The sloth's head is initially at the man's right shoulder, but then on the left in the next cut. This happens twice. more

Quotes:

[Mendoza is repeatedly dragging a load of armor up a cliff as penance for killing his brother]
Fielding: How long must he carry that stupid thing?
Gabriel: God knows.
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Movie Connections:

Spoofed in Madagascar (2005) more


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32 out of 51 people found the following comment useful.
Awesome, 23 April 1999
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Author: Hyunsoo Moon (moon83731@aol.com) from Acton, MA

Rarely does a film have all the elements in film making all come together so perfectly. I can honestly say that this is THE BEST film I have ever seen, and the most powerful film I have seen. I always said that some films are 'one' of the best, but I can truly say that this is THE Best film I have seen. The cinematography is excellent, excellent casts, and an awesome score. I kept the tape playing during the credits just to listen to the music. If you haven't seen this, you better see it, it is unforgettable and will remain with you forever.

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