The Mission
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- TMDB rating for The Mission (opens in a new tab)7.4 / 10(1,598 votes)
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- Director: Roland Joffé
- Cast: Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, Ray McAnally, Aidan Quinn, Liam Neeson, Cherie Lunghi
- Released: Sep 6, 1986
Synopsis
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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Awards
- Best CinematographyAcademy Awards · Oscar
- Palme d'OrCannes Film Festival
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