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Streaming for free now, the film also features several major Irish actors.

"When a treaty transfers the land from Spain to Portugal, the Portuguese government wants to capture the natives for slave labour," the plot synopsis adds.

"Mendoza and Gabriel resolve to defend the mission, but disagree on how to accomplish the task."

Watch the trailer for The Mission right here:

Acclaimed for its emotional story, its cinematography by Chris Menges (Michael Collins), and its soundtrack by Ennio Morricone (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly), The Mission won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for seven Oscars, including Best Picture.

It's been widely cited as one of the best religious movies ever.

The Mission is airing on TV tonight/tomorrow morning on Film4 at 1.15am. It's also streaming for free on Channel 4's website.

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