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.

"One will trust in the power of prayer. One will believe in the might of the sword."

Credits

Roland JofféDirector

Robert De NiroRodrigo Mendoza

Jeremy IronsFather Gabriel

Ray McAnallyCardinal Altamirano

Aidan QuinnFelipe Mendoza