The Mission
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.
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The Mission
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
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Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 24, 1986
Runtime
2h 6m
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Action, History
User Score
74%
Original Title
The Mission
Production Companies
Goldcrest, Kingsmere, Enigma Productions, Fernando Ghia Productions
Director
Roland Joffé
Budget
$24,500,000
Revenue
$17,200,000
Description
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.