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At Play in the Fields of the Lord

R19913h 9mHéctor Babenco
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 67%
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"An adventure beyond the limits of civilization, faith and passion."

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?

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Based On Novel Or BookMissionaryCivilizationTribeAmazon RainforestJungleMalaria1960sAmazon River

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What is At Play in the Fields of the Lord (1991) about?

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…

Who stars in At Play in the Fields of the Lord?

At Play in the Fields of the Lord stars Tom Berenger (Lewis Moon), John Lithgow (Leslie Huben), Daryl Hannah (Andy Huben), Aidan Quinn (Martin Quarrier), Tom Waits (Wolf). The film was directed by Héctor Babenco.

How long is At Play in the Fields of the Lord?

At Play in the Fields of the Lord has a runtime of 3 min and premiered in 1991. It is rated R.

Is At Play in the Fields of the Lord worth watching?

At Play in the Fields of the Lord holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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