The Mission (DVD, 2003)

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UK Release Date: 02 Jun 2003 Edition: Special Edition. In 1750 Jesuit priest Gabriel (Jeremy Irons) arrives in the Amazon to build a mission for the Guarani Indians.

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Two men, one of the sword and one of the cloth, join together to brave missionaries of the Jesuit order and risk everything against the colonial forces of the two empires of Spain and Portugal to save the lives of an endangered Indian tribe in mid-18th Century South America.

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EAN7321900116398
eBay Product ID (ePID)3960384

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ActorRobert De Niro, Ronald Pickup, Jeremy Irons, Ray Mcanally, Cherie Lunghi, Aidan Quinn
Film/TV TitleThe Mission
DirectorRoland Joffe
Release Year2003
FormatDVD
LanguageEnglish
FeaturesAudio Commentary - Rolland Joffe - Director\Documentary - Omnibus: The Making-Of THE MISSION (60 min.)\Additional Footage - 1. On Location in Argentina & Columbia\Trailer - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer\Interactive Menus\Scene Access
GenreDrama, General
Run Time120 Mins

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CertificatePG
Number of Discs2
ComposerEnnio Morricone
Additional InformationA visually stunning epic, THE MISSION recounts the true story of two men--a man of the sword (Robert De Niro) and a man of the cloth (Jeremy Irons)--both Jesuit missionaries who defied the colonial forces of mighty Spain and Portugal to save an Indian tribe from slavery in mid-18th-century South America. Mendoza (De Niro) is a slave trader and colonial imperialist who murdered his own brother (Aidan Quinn) and seeks penance for his sins by becomining a missionary at Father Gabriel's (Irons) mountaintop mission; Gabriel is a devout and idealistic man who extols nonviolence and peaceful interaction with the natives and colonialists. Despite their differences, the two men must unite to save the mission when Spain, Portugal, and the Catholic church begin negotiating their boundaries in the area--negotiations that will affect both the freedom of the natives and the well-being of the Jesuit missionaries who have set up safe havens for them. Director Roland Joffe's sweeping masterpiece is a haunting account of the unjust treatment of the Guarani Indians of South America and the men who fought desperately, in very different ways, to save them. The film features a mezmerizing musical score by Ennio Morricone that weaves a stunning combination of church choirs and native Indian panpipes into the lush images of the Brazilian rainforest.
ReviewsSight and Sound - ...Many dazzling sequences....Joffe is well in command of his emotional commitments..., Los Angeles Times - ...THE MISSION is haunting spectacle, it is serious and passionate....It provides Jeremy Irons with a chance for his purest and most searing film performance..., Variety - ...Spectacular scenery and an extraordinary high degree of production values....Director Joffe has come up with some stunning scenes...
ScreenwriterRobert Bolt
Sound sourceDolby Digital 5.1
Movie/TV TitleThe Mission

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  • Very interesting.

    Interesting role for De Niro to play, not his usual character but very well acted as usual, also as the film is based on a true story it was both educational as well as entertaining. The bonus disc was also interesting.

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  • Captivating!

    Having seen this film before, I thought I would watch it again for Easter. So I cannot comment on the quality of the DVD as such. But the film is excellent based on true events. The acting is first class as well as the cinematography. And, as an amateur guitarist, “Gabriel’s Oboe” is spiritually sublime.

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  • the mission

    What can I say that hasn't alrady been said. A real classic, mazing film and a musical score that would reduce u to tears. Superb.

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  • one of the best films ever made

    Realistic movie based on a true story, filmed in fantastic location of the Iguazo Falls in Nicaragua with Robert de Niro's playing superbly the character of Slavetrader & Mercenary turned Jesuit. With the ever haunting theme of Nella Fantasia, the Mission relives the sad story of the Christian mission to native South Americans being destroyed by the politics of governments wrangling, as usual, over land rights. This movie is not just look and be entertained, but look and learn from history - for all who care. Highly recommended

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  • Watched this movie years ago, I have alw...

    Watched this movie years ago, I have always loved it for its story, music and scenery. great

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  • Got for my collection best movies i have seen and will watch again.

    One of best movies i have seen. Briliant for soul and mind. I will watch again. Its so uplifted. One of my favourites.

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  • The mission

    Fantastic film. Great music score

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    I only have a phone and 99%of the films i purchased i have already seen.and I have no idea what all these symbols mean.Sorry.

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  • Den

    De niro.great film the story the scene shots brilliant value for 💰 money 💰

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  • first class product and very good condition, thank you

    Great film, Great music

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