The Mission

Jeremy Irons is Father Gabriel, a man of the cloth. Robert De Niro is Rodrigo Mendoza, a man of the sword. Set in the almost mystical rain forests of South America, The Mission presents each man with his greatest challenge. The priest has come to spread the word of God amongst the Guarani Indians; the mercenary has come to enslave them. With the passing of time their destinies become entwined. Rodrigo finds his redemption in the Jesuit order by serving those he once enslaved. But when the Pope's emissary demands they abandon the Mission of San Carlos, both men are confronted with a grim choice: should they break their vows of non-violence and fight alongside the Indians against the Portugese conqueros or be passive spectators at the annihilation of a whole tribe? The award winning team of David Puttnam and Roland Joffe (The Killing Fields) have crafted a film of breathtaking beauty and raw, passionate power. The Mission is an unforgettable experience which glorifies the human spirit above the bloodlust and greed of governments and even the church. © Warner Bros. Inc