The Mission
“One will trust in the power of prayer. One will believe in the might of the sword.”
7.4/ 10IMDb7.41.6K
19862h 5mPG
Overview
When a Spanish Jesuit goes into the South American wilderness to build a mission in the hope of converting the Indians of the region, a slave hunter is converted and joins his mission. When Spain sells the colony to Portugal, they are forced to defend all they have built against the Portuguese aggressors.
Top-billed cast
- RRobert De Niro
- JJeremy Irons
- RRay McAnally
- AAidan Quinn
- LLiam Neeson
- CCherie Lunghi
- RRonald Pickup
- CChuck Low
- BBercelio Moya
- SSigifredo Ismare
Crew
- Director
- Roland Joffé
- Writer
- Robert Bolt
- Producers
- Fernando Ghia, David Puttnam, Alejandro Azzano, Felipe López Caballero
- Production
- Goldcrest, Kingsmere, Enigma Productions, Fernando Ghia Productions
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Mission rated?
The Mission has an audience rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 1.6K votes.
Who directed The Mission?
The Mission was directed by Roland Joffé.
When was The Mission released?
The Mission was released in 1986.