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The Mission (1986)

The Mission (1986)

Action Drama Adventure History

One will trust in the power of prayer. One will believe in the might of the sword.

Release Date: 1986, September 6
Directors: Roland Joffé
Countries: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, France, United Kingdom, Paraguay, United States of America
Production: Kingsmere, Enigma Productions, Fernando Ghia Productions, Goldcrest Films International
Cast: Robert De Niro, Liam Neeson, Chuck Low, Jeremy Irons, Ronald Pickup, Fred Melamed, Aidan Quinn, Álvaro Guerrero, Cherie Lunghi, Ray McAnally, Bercelio Moya, Sigifredo Ismare

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.

Keywords:

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