THE MISSION

Available From: 01/01/1950
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Synopsis:

Sweeping and visually resplendent, The Mission is a powerful action epic about a man of the sword (Robert De Niro) and a man of the cloth (Jeremy Irons) who unite to shield a South American Indian tribe from brutal subjugation by 18th-century colonial empires. It reunites key talents behind The Killing Fields: co-producer David Puttnam, director Roland Joffé and cinematographer Chris Menges. Winner of the 1986 Cannes Film Festival Best Picture Award, the film earned seven Academy Award nominations+ (including Best Picture) and won a Best Cinematography Oscar. Robert Bolt's thoughtful screenplay and Ennio Morricone's rich score won Golden Globe Awards. is screen storytelling that weaves a haunting spell.

Details

Director(s):
Roland Joffe
Runtime:
125
Production Year:
1986
Distributor:
Warner Bros.
Cast:
Jeremy Irons, Chuck Low, Cherie Lunghi, Robert De Niro, Ronald Pickup, Aidan Quinn

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