The Mission (1986)

Ceremony Year: 1987Category: Best PictureReleased: 1986

Nominated Talent & Credits

Fernando Ghia— Fernando Ghia and David Puttnam, Producers

David Puttnam— Fernando Ghia and David Puttnam, Producers

Synopsis / Overview

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.

Historical Academy Record

BEST PICTURE — 59th Academy Awards (1987)

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