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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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(13 articles)
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Lush Visuals, Score & Fascinating Story All Rolled Into One
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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: During the attack of the mission by the Portuguese, the monstrance held by Father Gabriel is different between shots.
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Featured in The 44th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1987) (TV)
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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.