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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 . The film premiered in competition at the 39th Cannes Film ...
Oct 31, 1986 · The Mission is a 1986 film about Spanish Jesuits and a slave hunter in South America. It won an Oscar and features Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, and Gabriel's Oboe soundtrack.
- (66K)
- 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 conflict between Father Gabriel, a compassionate priest, and Rodrigo Mendoza, a reformed slaver who joins the mission.
The Mission is a well-meaning epic given delicate heft by its sumptuous visuals and a standout score by Ennio Morricone, but its staid presentation never stirs an emotional investment in its ...
- (28)
- Roland Joffé
- PG
- Robert De Niro
Roger Ebert criticizes the film's disorganization, lack of focus and confusing ending. He praises the locations, actors and music, but questions the film's purpose and message.
Jul 8, 2014 · OSCAR WINNER:Best CinematographySweeping and visually resplendent, The Mission is a powerful action epic about a man of the sword (Robert DeNiro) and a man o...
- 2 min
- 480.9K
- Warner Bros.
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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). 5,019 IMDb 7.4 2 h 4 min 1986. X-Ray PG. Adventure · Drama · Serious · Sad. Available to rent or buy.
