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The Mission (1986)
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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.
Cast
Robert De Niroas Rodrigo Mendoza
Jeremy Ironsas Father Gabriel
Ray McAnallyas Cardinal Altamirano
Aidan Quinnas Felipe Mendoza
Liam Neesonas Father John Fielding
Cherie Lunghias Carlotta
Ronald Pickupas Hontar
Chuck Lowas Don Cabeza
Bercelio Moyaas Indian Boy
Sigifredo Ismareas Witch Doctor
Daniel Berriganas Sebastian
Carlos Duplat Sanjuanas Portuguese Commander
Fred Melamedas Don Cabeza (voice) (uncredited)
Rolf Grayas Un jeune jésuite
Facts
| Release date | September 6, 1986 |
| Runtime | 125 min (2h 5m) — longer as the 1986 average of 102 min |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $24,500,000 |
| Box office | $17,200,000 (0.7× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0091530 |
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Questions
How long is The Mission?
The Mission runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Is The Mission worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 1,607 votes, which places it #12 of 63 films released in 1986 in this index (top 83%) and #286 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Mission?
The Mission was directed by Roland Joffé. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Killing Fields (1984), The Scarlet Letter (1995).
Who stars in The Mission?
Robert De Niro as Rodrigo Mendoza; Jeremy Irons as Father Gabriel; Ray McAnally as Cardinal Altamirano; Aidan Quinn as Felipe Mendoza; Liam Neeson as Father John Fielding; Cherie Lunghi as Carlotta.
What is The Mission rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Mission?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1420.