The Mission (1986)

The Mission (1986)

One will trust in the power of prayer. One will believe in the might of the sword. 1986-09-24 Italy, United Kingdom 126 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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 Niro is Rodrigo Mendoza
Rodrigo Mendoza
Jeremy Irons is Father Gabriel
Father Gabriel
Ray McAnally is Cardinal Altamirano
Cardinal Altamirano
Aidan Quinn is Felipe Mendoza
Felipe Mendoza
Liam Neeson is Father John Fielding
Father John Fielding
Cherie Lunghi is Carlotta
Chuck Low is Don Cabeza
Don Cabeza
Bercelio Moya is Indian Boy
Indian Boy
Sigifredo Ismare is Witch Doctor
Witch Doctor
Daniel Berrigan is Sebastian
Carlos Duplat Sanjuan is Portuguese Commander
Portuguese Commander