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.

Directed by: Roland Joffé
Written by: Robert Bolt
Release date: 1986-09-24
Runtime: 126 minutes
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Tagline: One will trust in the power of prayer. One will believe in the might of the sword.
Cast:
Robert De Niro Robert De Niro
Rodrigo Mendoza 
Jeremy Irons Jeremy Irons
Father Gabriel 
Ray McAnally Ray McAnally
Cardinal Altamirano 
Aidan Quinn Aidan Quinn
Felipe Mendoza 
Liam Neeson Liam Neeson
Father John Fielding 
Cherie Lunghi Cherie Lunghi
Carlotta 
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Also known as:
  • A misszió
  • A Missão
  • Mise De Niro