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Mission (The) (Blu-ray) (1986)
18th century Spanish Jesuits try to protect a remote South American Indian tribe in danger of falling under the rule of pro-slavery Portugal.Director: Roland Joffé
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:Audio commentary with director Roland Joffé
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Extras:"The Making of The Mission" 1986 documentary from the BBC TV series Omnibus (57:17)
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Subtitles:Dutch, English HoH, French, Italian HoH, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz/24bit)
French Dolby Digital 2.0 surround
Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:"Omnibus" documentary is in 480i.
"Omnibus" documentary is in English & Spanish with burned-in subtitles for non-English portions and optional Dutch, English HoH, French, & Italian subtitles.
Back cover incorrectly lists Theatrical Trailer in the Special Features list. -
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Extras:DISCS ONE & TWO: The Killing Fields
DISC THREE
* The Film
Audio commentary with director Roland Joffé
"The Making of The Mission" 1986 documentary from the BBC TV series Omnibus (57:17)
"On Earth As It Is In Heaven: Scoring The Mission" 2022 featurette (20:55) [1080p/24]
"Lives In the Balance: Chris Menges Remembers The Mission" 2022 interview (9:28) [1080p/24]
Interview with actor Jeremy Irons [1986] (6:49)
Interview with director Roland Joffé [1986] (7:12)
Theatrical Trailer (2:13) [720p/60]
DISC FOUR: Fat Man and Little Boy
DISC FIVE: City of Joy
DISC SIX (Bonus Disc)
"Prisoners of Our Own History: The First Four Films of Roland Joffé" documentary (85:01) [1080p/24; 2.35:1; English LPCM 2.0 (48kHz/24-bit); no subtitles]
Deleted Scene - "The Power In the City of Joy" (3:32) [1080p/24] -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz/24-bit)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras in 480i, in English with no subtitles, except where noted otherwise.
"Omnibus" documentary is in English & Spanish with burned-in subtitles for non-English portions.
Only available in the "Directed by Roland Joffé" box set. -
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Commentaries:Audio commentary with director Roland Joffé
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Extras:"The Making of The Mission" 1986 documentary from the BBC TV series Omnibus (57:17)
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Subtitles:Dutch, English HoH, French, Italian HoH, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz/24bit)
French Dolby Digital 2.0 surround
Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:"Omnibus" documentary is in 480i.
"Omnibus" documentary is in English & Spanish with burned-in subtitles for non-English portions and optional Dutch, English HoH, French, & Italian subtitles.
Back cover incorrectly lists Theatrical Trailer in the Special Features list. -
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Commentaries:Audio commentary with director Roland Joffé
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Extras:"The Making of The Mission" 1986 documentary from the BBC TV series Omnibus (57:17)
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Subtitles:Dutch, English HoH, French, Italian HoH, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz/24bit)
French Dolby Digital 2.0 surround
Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:"Omnibus" documentary is in 480i.
"Omnibus" documentary is in English & Spanish with burned-in subtitles for non-English portions and optional Dutch, English HoH, French, & Italian subtitles. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio commentary with director Roland Joffé
"The Making of The Mission" 1986 documentary from the BBC TV series Omnibus (57:17)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy)
* The Film
Audio commentary with director Roland Joffé
Cast & Crew Filmographies
Awards List
Theatrical Trailer (2:09) -
Subtitles:Dutch, English HoH, French, Italian HoH, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz/24bit)
French Dolby Digital 2.0 surround
Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:"Omnibus" documentary is in 480i.
"Omnibus" documentary is in English & Spanish with burned-in subtitles for non-English portions and optional Dutch, English HoH, French, & Italian subtitles.
Packaged with a slipcase, 4 art cards, and a UV Digital Copy. -
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Commentaries:Audio commentary with director Roland Joffé
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Extras:"The Making of The Mission" 1986 documentary from the BBC TV series Omnibus (57:15)
"Analysis of Film Music" featurette featuring interviews with composer Ennio Morricone & musicologist Prof. Helga de la Motte (29:16)
German Theatrical Trailer (1:03)
Bonus Trailers
- The English Patient (2:42)
- Blu Cinemathek promo (1:21)
- Outside the Law (1:28)
- StudioCanal Collection promo (1:49)
- The Fountain (2:26)
- Tiger & Dragon (2:00)
- Unknown Identity (2:25)
Start-up Trailer
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Subtitles:German (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:"Omnibus" documentary & "Film Music" featurette are in SD.
Start-up and bonus trailers are in 1080p.
Audio commentary & "Omnibus" documentary are in English, with optional German subtitles.
"Film Music" featurette is in German & Italian, with optional German subtitles for Italian portions.
Trailers are in German with no subtitles. -
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Subtitles:Dutch (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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OVERALL: Draw
The Australian Imprint box set has the greatest number of extras.
The German release has an additional featurette, but note it is not English-friendly.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL America- Warner Home Video - No cuts (125:05).
- Blu-ray ALL Directed by Roland Joffé Australia- Via Vision - No cuts (124:59).
- Blu-ray ALL Canada- Warner Home Video - No cuts (125:05).
- Blu-ray ALL Italy- Warner Home Video - No cuts (125:05).
- Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- Warner Home Video - No cuts (125:05).
- Blu-ray B Germany- Arthaus - No cuts (124:59).
- Blu-ray B Holland- A-Film - No cuts (124:47).
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Comparison added by Frank_Vincent on 13/11/09
Comparison last updated by Rob_Hunt on 28/07/23UPDATE LOG:
13/11/09: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
27/05/20: Added US, UK, & German releases, DVDBeaver & Caps-a-holic links, updated Winner notes.
16/10/21: Added Canada, Italy.
28/07/23: Added Australian Imprint release.
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