The Mission (1986)

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

The Mission (1986) poster

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.

Director: Roland Joffé
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Action, History
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Chris Menges
Editing: Jim Clark
Production: Goldcrest, Kingsmere, Enigma Productions, Fernando Ghia Productions
Country: United Kingdom, Italy
Language: English, Guarani, Latin, Español
Budget: $25M
Box Office: $17M
Original Language: en

Themes

Exploration in Uncharted Jungles, The Quest for the Lost City of Gold, Jungle Trek and Ancient Ruins, Canyoneering and River Adventures, Faith, Religion and Spirituality

Keywords

mission, resistance, christianity, religious conversion, waterfall, jungle, argentina, colonisation, south america, 18th century, aftercreditsstinger, jesuits (society of jesus), indigenous peoples, assimilation, portuguese colonialism

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Mission about?
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.
Who directed The Mission?
The Mission was directed by Roland Joffé.
Who stars in The Mission?
The Mission stars Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, Ray McAnally, Aidan Quinn, Liam Neeson, Cherie Lunghi.
How long is The Mission?
The Mission has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
What genre is The Mission?
The Mission is a Adventure, Drama, Action, History film.
What is the budget of The Mission?
The Mission had a budget of $25M.
How much did The Mission gross?
The Mission grossed $17M worldwide.
Where was The Mission produced?
The Mission was produced in United Kingdom, Italy.
What are the themes of The Mission?
The themes of The Mission include: Exploration in Uncharted Jungles, The Quest for the Lost City of Gold, Jungle Trek and Ancient Ruins, Canyoneering and River Adventures, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.