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The Mission (1986) -- 18th century Spanish Jesuits try to protect a remote South American Indian tribe in danger of falling under the rule of pro-slavery Portugal.

Overview

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Director:
Roland Joffé
Writer:
Robert Bolt (original story & screenplay)
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Release Date:
31 October 1986 (USA) more
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
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Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 12 wins & 21 nominations more
User Comments:
Lush Visuals, Score & Fascinating Story All Rolled Into One more

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Additional Details

Runtime:
126 min
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Rankcolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby SR (35 mm prints)

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Trivia:
The majority of the crew became ill with amoebic dysentery. Robert De Niro was one of the small few who did not catch the illness. more
Goofs:
Continuity: The sloth's head is initially at the man's right shoulder, but then on the left in the next cut. This happens twice. more
Quotes:
Cabeza: I cannot and will not accept a challenge from a priest. His cloth protects him.
Mendoza: My cloth protects *you*!
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Movie Connections:
Featured in The 44th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1987) (TV) more

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30 out of 42 people found the following comment useful:-
Lush Visuals, Score & Fascinating Story All Rolled Into One, 23 June 2006
10/10
Author: ccthemovieman-1 from Lockport, NY, United States

The more I see this film the more I like it. First off, it has magnificent South American jungle scenery, filmed in an area that features multiple gorgeous falls. This is one of the prettiest films you will ever watch - guaranteed - and please see it on widescreen DVD. "The Mission" won the Oscar for Best Cinematography in 1986 and that award was well-deserved. There is just one stunning scene after another.

The story is very interesting, too: a supposed true-life account what happened back in the 1700s when a few dedicated priests tried to bring Christianity to the natives. It shows what occurred when a combination of the Catholic Church and the Portugese slave-traders and politicians attempted to put a halt to their missionary. This is a drama, not an "action film," but the movie has extended violent ending, and sometimes is shocking in that finale.

Jeremy Irons, as the dedicated Jesuit who heads the mission, and Robert De Niro in a surprise role as the killer slave-trader-turned-repentant priest are both excellent in their leading roles. It was interesting to see a young Liam Neeson, too.

To some, the story might be a bit slow I found it very involving. After several viewings, I began to fully appreciate to lush score by Ennio Morricone. This is simply one of the prettiest and classiest movies I've seen and it's highly recommended.

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