Synopsis:
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 Portugese aggressors.
Directed by: | Roland Joffé |
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Release date: | 1986-09-29 |
Runtime: | 126 minutes |
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Tagline: | One will trust in the power of prayer. One will believe in the might of the sword. |
Cast:
Robert De Niro
Rodrigo Mendoza
Rodrigo Mendoza
Jeremy Irons
Father Gabriel
Father Gabriel
Ray McAnally
Cardinal Altamirano
Cardinal Altamirano
Aidan Quinn
Felipe Mendoza
Felipe Mendoza
Liam Neeson
Father John Fielding
Father John Fielding
Cherie Lunghi
Carlotta
Carlotta
Also known as:
- A Missão
- A misszió