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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.
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Overview

User Rating:
7.4/10   17,416 votes
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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
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)

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Additional Details

Runtime:
125 min
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Rankcolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (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:
Hontar: We must work in the world, your eminence. The world is thus.
Altamirano: No, Seņor Hontar. Thus have we made the world... thus have I made it.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Holiday (2006) more

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Words alone are not enough......, 6 November 2002
10/10
Author: Kate (sandle_wood_) from Vancouver, Canada

I have read the other comments and am stunned by people who view The Mission in a negative light. It feels as though you are attacking a loved one - perhaps because this movie IS a loved one to me. Never, ever have I felt so deeply about a film. I don't have any idea where to begin checking off the pro's: cinematography? stupendous acting? heart-breaking subject matter? moving soundtrack? I don't think it's possible to do that with The Mission - one needs to absorb it as a whole. An entire masterpiece.

I was one of the fortunate ones to see this movie in a theatre back in the 80's - we were visiting friends in another city and, for lack of anything better to do that evening, decided to see this film. To say I was moved would be such an understatement as to be ridiculous. It is the saddest commentary on what horrors have been perpetrated in the name of God....

I have seen this movie several times since then and own it now but I am always very careful whom I see it with and when I see it. You need to have a block of time set aside when you can completely immerse yourself in this film. Unplug the phone, put the kids to bed, make sure the dog doesn't have to go out. If you don't pay attention - from the very beginning to right after the credits - you will miss something important. Prepare yourself emotionally for The Mission. Step into it, live it, let it speak to you. Feel the struggle of all involved.

I love this movie. infinity out of 10

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