At Play in the Fields of the Lord
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?
- Tagline
- “An adventure beyond the limits of civilization, faith and passion.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Director
- Héctor Babenco
- Original Language
- EN
Tom BerengerLewis Moon
John LithgowLeslie Huben
Daryl HannahAndy Huben
Aidan QuinnMartin Quarrier
Tom WaitsWolf
Kathy BatesHazel Quarrier
Stênio GarciaBoronai
Nelson XavierFather Xantes
José DumontCommander Guzman
- What is At Play in the Fields of the Lord 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 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?
- Who directed At Play in the Fields of the Lord?
- At Play in the Fields of the Lord was directed by Héctor Babenco.
- When was At Play in the Fields of the Lord released?
- At Play in the Fields of the Lord was released on December 6, 1991.
- How long is At Play in the Fields of the Lord?
- At Play in the Fields of the Lord has a runtime of 3h 9m.
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