<P> The Mission is a 1986 British period drama film about the experiences of a Jesuit missionary in 18th - century South America . Written by Robert Bolt and directed by Roland Joffé , the film stars Robert De Niro , Jeremy Irons , Ray McAnally , Aidan Quinn , Cherie Lunghi , and Liam Neeson . </P>
<P> The Mission is a 1986 British period drama film about the experiences of a Jesuit missionary in 18th - century South America . Written by Robert Bolt and directed by Roland Joffé , the film stars Robert De Niro , Jeremy Irons , Ray McAnally , Aidan Quinn , Cherie Lunghi , and Liam Neeson . </P>
where did the movie the mission take place
where did the movie the mission take place
South America
South America