The Mission(1986)
“One will trust in the power of prayer. One will believe in the might of the sword.”
Overview
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.
Director
Roland Joffé
Studio
Goldcrest
Budget
$25M
Revenue
$17M
Cast
Robert De Niro
as Rodrigo Mendoza
Jeremy Irons
as Father Gabriel
Ray McAnally
as Cardinal Altamirano
Aidan Quinn
as Felipe Mendoza
Liam Neeson
as Father John Fielding
Cherie Lunghi
as Carlotta
Ronald Pickup
as Hontar
Chuck Low
as Don Cabeza
Bercelio Moya
as Indian Boy
Sigifredo Ismare
as Witch Doctor
Daniel Berrigan
as Sebastian
Carlos Duplat Sanjuan
as Portuguese Commander
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
2h 5m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$25M
Box Office
$17M
Production Companies
Goldcrest • Kingsmere • Enigma Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Mission?▼
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What is The Mission about?▼
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.
Who directed The Mission?▼
The Mission was directed by Roland Joffé and released in 1986. It is a adventure, drama, action, history film.
How long is The Mission?▼
The Mission has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
Who stars in The Mission?▼
The cast of The Mission includes Robert De Niro as Rodrigo Mendoza, Jeremy Irons as Father Gabriel, Ray McAnally as Cardinal Altamirano, Aidan Quinn as Felipe Mendoza, Liam Neeson as Father John Fielding and more.
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