Eighteenth-century Spanish Jesuits try to protect a remote South American tribe in danger of falling under the rule of pro-slavery Portugal.Eighteenth-century Spanish Jesuits try to protect a remote South American tribe in danger of falling under the rule of pro-slavery Portugal.Eighteenth-century Spanish Jesuits try to protect a remote South American tribe in danger of falling under the rule of pro-slavery Portugal.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 15 wins & 27 nominations total
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Did you know
- TriviaRobert De Niro was one of the few who did not became ill with amoebic dysentery.
- GoofsWhen Cardinal Altamirano visits the missions, the cut glass decanter is a Regency or Victorian style produced after the early 1800s.
- Quotes
Hontar: We must work in the world, your eminence. The world is thus.
Altamirano: No, Señor Hontar. Thus have we made the world... thus have I made it.
- Crazy creditsAt the film's very end, after the final credits, Altimarano gives the audience an ambiguous, almost accusing look, as if he were asking it, "Would you or would you not have done this?"
- ConnectionsEdited into Nostalgia Critic: Signs (2012)
- SoundtracksGabriel's Oboe
Composed by Ennio Morricone
Featured review
Breathtaking and heart-warming
I would have to say that this movie is one of the most "real" and beautiful movies that I have ever seen!! One's own life is drawn upon by watching this film.... It is hard to watch all of this movie without wanting to break down and cry... being as young as I am, I find it difficult to understand some of the things in life that happen, and why so many people and groups are treated without respect and dignity. This film helped me to understand that all god's creatures are unique and special and are EQUAL!!! The music is so strong it makes the movie so much better to watch. I think this movie would be NOTHING without the powerful music that is played throughout it... I am glad that I had the opportunity to see this film in a high level Spanish class because it taught me, about me!! What a wonderful movie!!
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- lareina01_2000
- Mar 21, 2002
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
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- Also known as
- Mission
- Filming locations
- Iguazú National Park, Argentina(on location)
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Box office
- Budget
- $24,500,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $17,218,023
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $40,366
- Nov 2, 1986
- Gross worldwide
- $17,503,446
- Runtime2 hours 5 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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