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Linnake

Original title: The Mission
  • 1986
  • K-16
  • 2h 5m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
65K
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Robert De Niro and Jeremy Irons in Linnake (1986)
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Eighteenth-century Spanish Jesuits try to protect a remote South American tribe in danger of falling under the rule of pro-slavery Portugal.Eighteenth-century Spanish Jesuits try to protect a remote South American tribe in danger of falling under the rule of pro-slavery Portugal.Eighteenth-century Spanish Jesuits try to protect a remote South American tribe in danger of falling under the rule of pro-slavery Portugal.

  • Director
    • Roland Joffé
  • Writer
    • Robert Bolt
  • Stars
    • Robert De Niro
    • Jeremy Irons
    • Ray McAnally
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    65K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,474
    888
    • Director
      • Roland Joffé
    • Writer
      • Robert Bolt
    • Stars
      • Robert De Niro
      • Jeremy Irons
      • Ray McAnally
    • 279User reviews
    • 60Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 15 wins & 27 nominations total

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    Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, and Roland Joffé in Linnake (1986)
    Robert De Niro and Roland Joffé in Linnake (1986)
    Robert De Niro in Linnake (1986)
    Jeremy Irons in Linnake (1986)
    Robert De Niro in Linnake (1986)
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    Top cast

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    Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro
    • Mendoza
    Jeremy Irons
    Jeremy Irons
    • Gabriel
    Ray McAnally
    Ray McAnally
    • Altamirano
    Aidan Quinn
    Aidan Quinn
    • Felipe
    Cherie Lunghi
    Cherie Lunghi
    • Carlotta
    Ronald Pickup
    Ronald Pickup
    • Hontar
    Chuck Low
    Chuck Low
    • Cabeza
    Liam Neeson
    Liam Neeson
    • Fielding
    Bercelio Moya
    • Indian Boy
    Sigifredo Ismare
    • Witch Doctor
    Asuncion Ontiveros
    • Indian Chief
    Alejandrino Moya
    • Chief's Lieutenant
    Daniel Berrigan
    Daniel Berrigan
    • Sebastian
    Rolf Gray
    • Young Jesuit
    Álvaro Guerrero
    Álvaro Guerrero
    • Jesuit
    Tony Lawn
    • Father Provincial
    Joe Daly
    • Nobleman
    Carlos Duplat
    • Portuguese Commander
    • Director
      • Roland Joffé
    • Writer
      • Robert Bolt
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Robert De Niro was one of the few who did not became ill with amoebic dysentery.
    • Goofs
      When Cardinal Altamirano visits the missions, the cut glass decanter is a Regency or Victorian style produced after the early 1800s.
    • Quotes

      Hontar: We must work in the world, your eminence. The world is thus.

      Altamirano: No, Señor Hontar. Thus have we made the world... thus have I made it.

    • Crazy credits
      At the film's very end, after the final credits, Altimarano gives the audience an ambiguous, almost accusing look, as if he were asking it, "Would you or would you not have done this?"
    • Connections
      Edited into The Nostalgia Critic: Signs (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Gabriel's Oboe
      Composed by Ennio Morricone

    User reviews279

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    Breathtaking and heart-warming
    I would have to say that this movie is one of the most "real" and beautiful movies that I have ever seen!! One's own life is drawn upon by watching this film.... It is hard to watch all of this movie without wanting to break down and cry... being as young as I am, I find it difficult to understand some of the things in life that happen, and why so many people and groups are treated without respect and dignity. This film helped me to understand that all god's creatures are unique and special and are EQUAL!!! The music is so strong it makes the movie so much better to watch. I think this movie would be NOTHING without the powerful music that is played throughout it... I am glad that I had the opportunity to see this film in a high level Spanish class because it taught me, about me!! What a wonderful movie!!
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    • lareina01_2000
    • Mar 22, 2002

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 21, 1986 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
    • Languages
      • English
      • Guarani
      • Spanish
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Fästet
    • Filming locations
      • Iguazú National Park, Argentina(on location)
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Goldcrest Films International
      • Kingsmere Productions Ltd.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $24,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,218,023
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $40,366
      • Nov 2, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,502,499
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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