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Director:
Writer:
Robert Bolt (original story & screenplay)
Release Date:
31 October 1986 (USA)
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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
Awards:
Won Oscar.
Another 12 wins
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21 nominations
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Cast
(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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Runtime:
125 min
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Color:
Color (Rankcolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) |
Dolby (35 mm prints)
Certification:
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/12
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The elderly priest sometimes seen traveling in the background is actually Daniel Berrigan, S.J. He is a well known Jesuit priest and professor who, along with his brother, is known for his work in human rights and social justice. He has one line in the film: He says "no".
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Goofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: In the scene in which the young Guarani boy sings heavenly, but Cabeza calls him an animal nonetheless, Father Gabriel gives a speech in the boy's defense. The gathering's reaction is first observed, but as the image briefly cuts to Gabriel, it is visible that his lips do not move, even though he is not through with his speech yet.
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Quotes:
Hontar:
We must work in the world, your eminence. The world is thus.
Altamirano: No, Seņor Hontar. Thus have we made the world... thus have I made it.
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Altamirano: No, Seņor Hontar. Thus have we made the world... thus have I made it.
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Referenced in Saturday Night Live: The Best of Robin Williams (1991) (V)
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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.