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The Mission

Duration: 1 hour, 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

Drama set in the South American jungle in the 18th century. Father Gabriel, a Jesuit priest, establishes the outpost mission of San Carlos with the hostile Guarani Indians. But these remote natives are also a valuable source of slaves for the governing Spanish and Portuguese, and soon Father Gabriel finds his own life in the greatest danger. Show less

Contributors

Rodrigo Mendoza:
Robert De Niro
Father Gabriel:
Jeremy Irons
Cardinal Altamirano:
Ray McAnally
Fielding:
Liam Neeson
Felipe Mendoza:
Aidan Quinn
Carlotta:
Cherie Lunghi
Cabeza:
Chuck Low
Indian Boy:
Bercelio Moya
Director:
Roland Joffe
Producer:
Fernando Ghia
Producer:
David Puttnam
Director of photography:
Chris Menges

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