The Mission
1986·Movie·
·2h 6min
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About
One will trust in the power of prayer. One will believe in the might of the sword.
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersThe Human ConditionSacrificeRedemptionFaith And SpiritualityCultural ConflictThe Power Of Music
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersForgiveness And ReconciliationPersonal RedemptionPeace Through MusicMoral DilemmasCultural ClashesReligious DevotionViolent ConflictMissionary Efforts
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Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Roland Joffé, Chris Menges, Norman Dorme
Produced by:
David Puttnam, Alejandro Azzano, Felipe López Caballero
Composed by:
Ennio Morricone
Cast
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