The Mission
"One will trust in the power of prayer. One will believe in the might of the sword."
Originally released in 1986. The Mission is a adventure/drama film. directed by Roland Joffé. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, and Ray McAnally
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 6, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (1,492 votes)
Budget
$24.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$17.2M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Robert De Niro
as Rodrigo Mendoza
Jeremy Irons
as Father Gabriel
Ray McAnally
as Cardinal Altamirano
Aidan Quinn
as Felipe Mendoza
Liam Neeson
as Father John Fielding
Cherie Lunghi
as Carlotta
Ronald Pickup
as Hontar
Chuck Low
as Don Cabeza
Bercelio Moya
as Indian Boy
Sigifredo Ismare
as Witch Doctor
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $24,500,000
- Revenue
- $17,200,000
Production Companies
- Goldcrest
- Kingsmere
- Enigma Productions
- Fernando Ghia Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mission about?
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 s...
Who directed The Mission?
The Mission was directed by Roland Joffé.
How long is The Mission?
The Mission has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was The Mission released?
The Mission was released on September 6, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mission?
The main cast of The Mission includes Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, Ray McAnally, Aidan Quinn, Liam Neeson.
Is The Mission worth watching?
The Mission has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 1,492 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.