The Mission
The Mission (1986)
“One will trust in the power of prayer. One will believe in the might of the sword.”
Synopsis & Story Arc
Official Logline
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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Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro
as Rodrigo Mendoza
Jeremy Irons
Jeremy Irons
as Father Gabriel
Ray McAnally
Ray McAnally
as Cardinal Altamirano
Aidan Quinn
Aidan Quinn
as Felipe Mendoza
连姆·尼森
连姆·尼森
as Father John Fielding
Cherie Lunghi
Cherie Lunghi
as Carlotta
Ronald Pickup
Ronald Pickup
as Hontar
Chuck Low
Chuck Low
as Don Cabeza
Bercelio Moya
Bercelio Moya
as Indian BoySigifredo Ismare
Sigifredo Ismare
as Witch Doctor
Daniel Berrigan
Daniel Berrigan
as Sebastian
Carlos Duplat Sanjuan
Carlos Duplat Sanjuan
as Portuguese CommanderCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 125 min |
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