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Overview
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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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NewsDesk:
(13 articles)
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User Comments:
Emotionally devastating, Inspiring
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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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Many of the people who played the natives were actual native South Americans who spoke little English. They were given free reign to say whatever lines they wanted, and it is rumored that in a couple scenes they're actually cursing up a storm.
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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.
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Featured in The 44th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1987) (TV)
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I found myself emotionally devastated after seeing this film the first time. The film packs a punch in its contrast between the beauty of nature and human self-sacrifice on the one hand and the depths of human self-interest and ruthlessness on the other. Its theme is as relevant today as it was in the 1600s - what are the consequences of my actions, and what price must be paid by me and by others as a result? The film depicts several characters with whose choices the viewer can identify - the missionary, the repentant killer, the papal legate - and gives no easy answers to the choices that confront them. But the fact that there are no easy answers doesn't let them off the hook. In the end, they all have to take responsibility for what they do or fail to do.
The magnificent visuals of the Iguassu Falls and the moving score by Morricone (surely his best) all contribute to an unforgettable picture.