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A visually stunning epic, THE MISSION recounts the true story of two men--a man of the sword (Robert De Niro) and a man of the cloth (Jeremy Irons)--both Jesuit missionaries who defied the colonial forces of mighty Spain and Portugal to save an Indian tribe from slavery in mid-18th-century South America. Mendoza (De Niro) is a slave trader and colonial imperialist who murdered his own brother (Aidan Quinn) and seeks penance for his sins by becomining a missionary at Father Gabriel's (Irons) mountaintop mission; Gabriel is a devout and idealistic man who extols nonviolence and peaceful interaction with the natives and colonialists. Despite their differences, the two men must unite to save the mission when Spain, Portugal, and the Catholic church begin negotiating their boundaries in the area--negotiations that will affect both the freedom of the natives and the well-being of the Jesuit missionaries who have set up safe havens for them. Director Roland Joffé's sweeping masterpiece is a haunting account of the unjust treatment of the Guarani Indians of South America and the men who fought desperately, in very different ways, to save them. The film features a mezmerizing musical score by Ennio Morricone that weaves a stunning combination of church choirs and native Indian panpipes into the lush images of the Brazilian rainforest.
Theatrical release: November 1986.
Filmed on location over a 16-week period in Colombia and at the waterfalls of Cataratas del Iguazú on the border of Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil.
Estimated budget: $23 million.
THE MISSION is based on a true story.
Two of the missionaries in the film are played by real-life Jesuit clergymen, Daniel Berrigan and Tony Lawn. They also served as technical advisers on the film.
The film features one of Aidan Quinn's first screen appearances.
The National Board of Review named THE MISSION one of the 10 Best English-language films of 1986.
THE MISSION won the Golden Palm at the 1986 Cannes Film Festival.
Chris Menges received the Best Cinematography award from the Los Angeles Film Critics. His opening shot of a crucified man going over a waterfall is one of the most memorable scenes in film history. ...See Full Description
Mission movie Customer Reviews
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| Humanity and Nature - Magnificent and/or Horrific
The quality of DVD is more than acceptable. The movie itself is one that requires more than one time watching as it calls one to refection of our human nature and from this challenges us to choose our path in life. Scenery is breathtaking, cast are superb and the people of South America are endearing. A must movie in my library.
By ya22liz (Edmonton, AB, Canada) 
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| A movie you don't forget
The Mission is one of those movies you see, then have to see again. Brilliant acting by the whole cast. De Niro is at his classic best. If you like sad movies with powerful personalities, conflicts and philosophies, then this one is for you. At the end of the movie, it is hard to tell which is the better philosophy. The DVD quality is perfect for a relatively older movie. This purchase is totally recommended. Money well spent.
By a reviewer (Auckland, New Zealand)
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Mission video Product Details
| Studio | Warner Home Video |
| Orig Year | 1986 |
| CD Universe Part number | 8357479 |
| Catalog number | 925243 |
| Discs | 1 |
| Release Date | Oct 05, 2010 |
| Additional Info | Import |
| Movie Details | Import; Canadian |
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