PG
1986    2h 5mDrama, Adventure
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Jeremy Irons plays a Spanish Jesuit who goes into the South American wilderness to build a mission in the hope of converting the Indians of the region. Robert De Niro plays a slave hunter who is converted and joins the Jesuit in 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
  • Robert De NiroRodrigo Mendoza
  • Jeremy IronsFather Gabriel
  • Ray McAnallyCardinal Altamirano
  • Aidan QuinnFelipe Mendoza
  • Liam NeesonFather John Fielding
  • Cherie LunghiCarlotta
  • Ronald PickupHontar
  • Chuck LowDon Cabeza
  • Bercelio MoyaIndian Boy
  • Sigifredo IsmareWitch Doctor
  • Daniel BerriganSebastian
  • Carlos Duplat SanjuanPortuguese Commander
  • Fred MelamedDon Cabeza (voice) (uncredited)
  • Rolf GrayUn jeune jésuite
  • Tony LawnPère Provincial
  • Monirak SisowathIbaye
  • Asuncion OntiverosLe chef indien
  • Alejandrino MoyaLe lieutenant
  • Álvaro GuerreroJesuit
  • Joe DalyNobleman
  • 0 1February 15, 2026
    I like how this movie includes the Treaty of Tordesillas, a significant event in history. The landscape and cinematography are excellent.
  • mickerdooJanuary 2, 2026
    Extraordinary story with huge character development and flawed justification. De Niro and Irons master acting. Colonization at its worst.

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