Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, Ray McAnally
18th century Spanish Jesuits try to protect a remote South American Indian tribe in danger of falling under the rule of pro-slavery Portugal.
DVD Release Date: May 13, 2003
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September 10, 2008The Mission started out as quite a fascinating story, showing wonderous views and delving into the Native American culture. The story is one certainly worthy to tell, but have to confess that I lost interest around half way through the film.
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July 20, 2008about some priests of the jesuit order who are left by the church (good old church) to defend a tribe of indians with weapons and faith from the portugese and spanish. bobby de niro and jeremy irons are both good in it. it's slow to start off with but once it actually gets going ...( read more)
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May 11, 2008A sad history lesson about the Jesuit priests who tried to bring Christianity to the natives in Brazil but get thwarted by politics.
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November 16, 2009Best Score 1986 - Best Actor 1986 - Best Cinematography 1986 - Best Adapted Screenplay 1986
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October 26, 2009The Mission is not a perfect film, but it is a rich, challenging one that explores the spiritual and the temporal, and the relationship between them, in a thought-provoking way. It contains moving images of despair, penance, and redemption that are among the most evocative ever f...( read more)
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September 18, 2009Undervalued and almost perfect film. Take a close look at this, and pass the message to the world. Perfect setting.
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