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31 October 1986 (USA) morePlot:
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 synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 12 wins & 21 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Deeply human moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Robert De Niro | ... | Rodrigo Mendoza | |
| Jeremy Irons | ... | Father Gabriel | |
| Ray McAnally | ... | Altamirano | |
| Aidan Quinn | ... | Felipe Mendoza | |
| Cherie Lunghi | ... | Carlotta | |
| Ronald Pickup | ... | Hontar | |
| Chuck Low | ... | Cabeza | |
| Liam Neeson | ... | Fielding | |
| Bercelio Moya | ... | Indian Boy | |
| Sigifredo Ismare | ... | Witch Doctor | |
| Asuncion Ontiveros | ... | Indian Chief | |
| Alejandrino Moya | ... | Chief's Lieutenant | |
| Daniel Berrigan | ... | Sebastian | |
| Rolf Gray | ... | Young Jesuit | |
| Álvaro Guerrero | ... | Jesuit |
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126 minCountry:
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2.20 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:12 | Canada:14+ (Ontario) | Netherlands:12 | South Korea:12 | Brazil:14 | West Germany:12 | Argentina:13 | Chile:14 | Finland:K-16 | Ireland:12 | Spain:T | Sweden:15 | UK:PG | USA:PG | Singapore:PG | Australia:PG | Portugal:M/12Fun Stuff
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Continuity: During the attack of the mission by the Portuguese, the monstrance held by Father Gabriel is different between shots. moreFAQ
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I think "The Mission" is better than Joffé's "The killing fields". The background-story is about political power between Spain and Portugal in 1750 and a Cardinal sent by Rome. But above all it tells of two men. Jeremy Irons is Jesuit Gabriel who builds a mission in South American jungles. He has got a deep human character and believes in peace and love. Robert DeNiro is more interesting. After killing his brother in a duel, he changes from brutal slave-trader to an expiating Jesuit. One of the best sequences is when native Indians recognize DeNiro. It looks first as if an Indian would kill him with a knife, but then he cuts the rope with that DeNiro carried a heavy ballast of weapons and armings. DeNiro cries and laughs simultaneously because he is redeemed. This goes right through your heart. Chris Menges cinematography is wonderful. Ennio Morricone wrote one of the most remarkable scores of film history. Don't leave the cinema while cast and credits are running over the screen at the end! You would miss the last sequence!