The Mission (1986) | StreamScapeX

One will trust in the power of prayer. One will believe in the might of the sword.

1986
Rated PG
2h 5m
Adventure
Drama
Action
History

7.4TMDB(1.6K)

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.

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Awards
Won 3 awards, including the Oscar for Best Cinematography (1987) and the Palme d'Or (1986)
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Nominations
6 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Picture (1987)
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Box office
Grossed $17.2M worldwide against a $24.5M budget
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Based on
Based on a true story
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Filming locations
Filmed in Brazil
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Credits scene
Has a scene after the credits
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Setting
Set in South America and Brazil
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Music
Music by Ennio Morricone
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Details

Director: Roland Joffé
Writer: Robert BoltScreenplay, Original Story
Status: Released
Release date: September 6, 1986
Original language: English
Budget: $24.5M
Revenue: $17.2M
Countries: United Kingdom, France, United States of America

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