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Overview
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Director:
Writer:
Robert Bolt (original story & screenplay)
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
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 12 wins & 21 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(12 articles)
Joffe Tackles Opus Dei Myths In New Film
(From WENN. 4 November 2009, 5:41 PM, PST)
The revenge of Opus Dei
(From Cineman.ch/en. 26 August 2009)
User Comments:
Awesome more (143 total)
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 (Rankcolor)
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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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Trivia:
The elderly priest sometimes seen traveling in the background is actually Daniel Berrigan, S.J. He is a well known Jesuit priest and professor who, along with his brother, is known for his work in human rights and social justice. He has one line in the film: He says "no". more
Goofs:
Continuity: During the attack of the mission by the Portuguese, the monstrance held by Father Gabriel is different between shots. more
Quotes:
Gabriel:
So you're hunting above the falls now, Captain Mendoza?
[pauses]
Gabriel:
We're building a mission here. We're going to make Christians of these people!
Mendoza:
If you have the time.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Boys from County Clare (2003) more
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Rarely does a film have all the elements in film making all come together so perfectly. I can honestly say that this is THE BEST film I have ever seen, and the most powerful film I have seen. I always said that some films are 'one' of the best, but I can truly say that this is THE Best film I have seen. The cinematography is excellent, excellent casts, and an awesome score. I kept the tape playing during the credits just to listen to the music. If you haven't seen this, you better see it, it is unforgettable and will remain with you forever.