The Mission

The Mission

"One will trust in the power of prayer. One will believe in the might of the sword."

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 Date

September 24, 1986

Status

Released

Original Title

The Mission

Runtime

2h 6min

Budget

$24,500,000

Revenue

$17,200,000

Language

English, Spanish, Guarani, Latin