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The Mission

(1986)
7.4 PixlRun
One will trust in the power of prayer. One will believe in the might of the sword.
Country United Kingdom
Original language English, Guarani, Latin
Runtime 2h 05min
Premiere 1986-09-06
Box office $17,218,023 worldwide gross
MPAA rating PG
Director roland-joffé
Cinematography Chris Menges
Editor Jim Clark
Producers David Puttnam, Fernando Ghia
Production Goldcrest · Kingsmere · Enigma Productions

All cast & crew

Cinematography
Chris Menges
Editor
Jim Clark
Producers
David Puttnam, Fernando Ghia

Photos

Awards summary

Won 1 Oscar. 15 wins & 27 nominations total

Our review

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the IMDb rating?
The Mission has an IMDb rating of 7.4/10 from 70,499 votes.
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The Mission is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
How long is The Mission?
The Mission has a runtime of 2h 05min (125 minutes).
How much did The Mission earn at the box office?
The Mission earned $17,218,023 worldwide.

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