Mission to Glory: A True Story (1977)
Mission to Glory: A True Story (1977), directed by Ken Kennedy, starring Richard Egan and Ricardo Montalban.
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Synopsis
Father Kino, a 17th-century Jesuit missionary, dedicated his life to helping Native Americans in the Southwest by teaching them agricultural skills as well as building missions and spreading Christianity. An explorer, astronomer and map maker, Father Kino surmounted numerous challenges as he journeyed through California, Arizona and Mexico.
- Ken KennedyDirector, Writer
Trivia
- It premiered on January 1, 1977, a Saturday.
- It runs 1h56 — a typical feature length.
- This film's quiz has 11 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- CountriesUnited States
- LanguagesEnglish
- StatusReleased
Cast
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Richard Egan
Eusibio Francisco Kino -
Ricardo Montalban
General Lafuente -
John Ireland
Father Mora -
Joseph Campanella
Father at San Bruno Mission -
Cesar Romero
Juan Atondo -
Michael Ansara
Chief Coxi -
Keenan Wynn
Father at Trading Mission -
John Russell
Solis -
Rory Calhoun
Juan Monje -
Anthony Caruso
Father Rodriguez -
Aldo Ray
Mine Boss -
Victor Jory
Father Zaya -
William Dozier
Father Argula -
Tristram Coffin
Father Francesco Saeta -
Stephen McNally
Juan Salvatierra (uncredited)
Quiz about this movie
Questions from the whole catalogue.
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Terra Bruta
6.4
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Tensão em Montana
6.1
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Super-Heróis do Oeste
6.2
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Desbravando o Oeste
6.1
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Matando Sem Compaixão Western from the 1970s
5.8
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Os Jovens Pistoleiros
6.7
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Fúria Abrasadora
6.5
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Mato em Nome da Lei Western from the 1970s
6.5
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Os Canhões de San Sebastian
7.0
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Bravura Indômita
7.3
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Estrela de Fogo
6.5
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Rio Bravo
6.8
Crew
- Ken Kennedy Director
- Ken Kennedy Writer
Questions about this film
What is Mission to Glory: A True Story about?
Mission to Glory: A True Story: Father Kino, a 17th-century Jesuit missionary, dedicated his life to helping Native Americans in the Southwest by teaching them agricultural skills as well as building missions and spreading Christianity. An explorer, astronomer and map maker, Father Kino surmounted numerous challenges as he journeyed through Californ…
Who directed Mission to Glory: A True Story?
Mission to Glory: A True Story was directed by Ken Kennedy in 1977.
Who stars in Mission to Glory: A True Story?
The cast of Mission to Glory: A True Story includes Richard Egan, Ricardo Montalban, John Ireland, Joseph Campanella and Cesar Romero.
How long is Mission to Glory: A True Story?
Mission to Glory: A True Story runs for 116 minutes, or 1h56.
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