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The Mission is a 1986 British period drama film about the experiences of a Jesuit missionary in 18th-century South America. [4] Directed by Roland Joffé and written by Robert Bolt, the film stars Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, Ray McAnally, Aidan Quinn, Cherie Lunghi, and Liam Neeson .
Oct 31, 1986 · The Mission: Directed by Roland Joffé. With Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, Ray McAnally, Aidan Quinn. Eighteenth-century Spanish Jesuits try to protect a remote South American tribe in danger of falling under the rule of pro-slavery Portugal.
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- Adventure, Drama, History
- Roland Joffé
- 1986-10-31
A film about Jesuit missionaries in South America who try to protect a native tribe from Portuguese slave traders. The plot follows the journey of Father Gabriel, a priest who converts the Guaraní, and Rodrigo Mendoza, a former slave hunter who joins him.
Roger Ebert criticizes The Mission, a historical drama about colonialism and religion in South America, for its disorganized plot and lack of emotional engagement. He praises the film's locations, actors and music, but questions its purpose and direction.
Fielding. Aidan Quinn. Felipe. Jesuit priest Father Gabriel (Jeremy Irons) enters the Guarani lands in South America with the purpose of converting the natives to Christianity. He soon builds a...
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- Roland Joffé
- PG
- Robert De Niro
Oct 13, 2023 · The Mission is a film that explores the life and fatal mission of John Allen Chau, a young Christian who tried to convert a remote tribe in India. The film interviews his friends, family, and experts on missionary work, but does not take a clear stance on the ethical issues involved.
A visually stunning epic, The Mission recounts the true story of two men - a man of the sword (Robert De Niro) and a man of the cloth (Jeremy Irons). 5,013 IMDb 7.4 2 h 4 min 1986. X-Ray PG. Adventure · Drama · Serious · Sad. Available to rent or buy.
