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At Play in the Fields of the Lord (1991)

"An adventure beyond the limits of civilization, faith and passion."

6.419913h 9mEN
DramaRomance

Directed by Héctor Babenco

Rating

6.4/10

Runtime

3h 9m

Language

EN

Release

December 6, 1991

Director

Héctor Babenco

Official Trailer

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Overview

Martin and Hazel Quarrier are small-town fundamentalist missionaries sent to the jungles of South America to convert the Indians. Their remote mission was previously run by the Catholics, before the natives murdered them all. They are sent by the pompous Leslie Huben, who runs the missionary effort ...

Cast

Tom Berenger

Tom Berenger

Lewis Moon

John Lithgow

John Lithgow

Leslie Huben

Daryl Hannah

Daryl Hannah

Andy Huben

Aidan Quinn

Aidan Quinn

Martin Quarrier

Tom Waits

Tom Waits

Wolf

Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates

Hazel Quarrier

Stênio Garcia

Stênio Garcia

Boronai

Nelson Xavier

Nelson Xavier

Father Xantes

José Dumont

José Dumont

Commander Guzman

Nilo Kivirinta

Nilo Kivirinta

Billy Quarrier

S. Yriwana Karaja

S. Yriwana Karaja

Acure

Jose Renato Lana

Jose Renato Lana

Uyuyu

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into At Play in the Fields of the Lord (1991), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Martin and Hazel Quarrier are small-town fundamentalist missionaries sent to the jungles of South America to convert the Indians. Their remote mission was previously run by the Catholics, before the natives murdered them all. They are sent by the pompous Leslie Huben, who runs the missionary effort in the area but who seems more concerned about competing with his Catholic 'rivals' than in the Indians themselves. Hazel is terrified of the Indians while Martin is fascinated. Soon American pilot Lewis Moon joins the Indian tribe but is attracted by Leslie's young wife, Andy. Can the interaction of these characters and cultures, and the advancing bulldozers of civilization, avoid disaster?

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of At Play in the Fields of the Lord. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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