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The Mission (1986)

Movie"One will trust in the power of prayer. One will believe in the might of the sword."
Audience Score
74
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PG 2 hr 6 minSep 29th, 1986Adventure, History, Action, Drama
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.
StarringRobert De NiroJeremy IronsRay McAnally
DirectorRoland Joffé

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 29th, 1986 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:January 1st, 2002 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$24,500,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$17,200,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Alejandro Azzano, Felipe López Caballero
Production Companies:Goldcrest, Kingsmere, Enigma Productions, Fernando Ghia Productions
Movie Tags:
christianityjungleargentina18th centuryresistanceindigenous peopleslgbt interestsouth americamissionwaterfall