Film · Synopsis
Synopsis
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.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasThu, Oct 30, 1986New York City, New York
CA
- PhysicalTue, May 13, 2003DVD
AU
- In CinemasTue, Jan 20, 1987
FR
- In CinemasFri, May 16, 1986Cannes Film Festival
DE
- In CinemasThu, Jan 8, 1987West Germany
JP
- In CinemasSat, Apr 18, 1987
Where to watch
Streaming TBA
No streaming platforms confirmed yet. We’ll yell the moment one picks it up — make sure it’s on your deck.
Cast
Top of the call sheet
Robert De Niro
as Rodrigo Mendoza
Jeremy Irons
as Father Gabriel
Ray McAnally
as Cardinal Altamirano
Aidan Quinn
as Felipe Mendoza
Liam Neeson
as Father John Fielding
Cherie Lunghi
as Carlotta
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