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At Play In The Fields Of The Lord (1991)
Released By: MCA Universal Home Video   Rating: R   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: MCA Universal Home Video
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Hector Babenco
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Aidan Quinn, Daryl Hannah, John Lithgow, Kathy Bates, Tom Berenger, Tom Waits
Published ID: 3488
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Plot: In a remote branch of the Brazilian Amazon, Americans Lewis (Tom Berenger) and Wolf (Tom Waits) are stranded when their plane runs out of gas. They are kept company by an evangelist missionary (John Lithgow) and his wife (Darryl Hannah). The preacher and his followers want to preach to the primitive Niaruna Indians, while others are interested in the Niaruna for more diabolical reasons-specifically, business concerns that would like to claim the Indians' land for development. The local police chief cuts a deal with the mercenaries Lewis and Wolf: if they will agree to bomb the Niarunas out of existence, they will be paid enough money to leave the country. Instead, Lewis, part Native American himself,aligns himself with the Niarunas. From this moment on, he and the tribe are doomed. A long-standing pet project of producer Saul Zaentz, At Play in the Fields of the Lord was adapted from the best-selling novel by Peter Matthiesen. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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When, when, when!
Added 9/7/2009

When will they put this amazing film out on DVD? I am shocked and enraged at the fact that this incredible film has not been released on DVD. Cinematography is amazing, the plot is amazing, the acting is for the most part amazing...I cannot wait for someone to realize this SHOULD be on dvd.
2 out of 2 people found this helpful.
As Advertised. Good seller.
Added 8/6/2009

Tape was as advertised. Great movie. Good condition. Fast shipping. Would buy from again.

Norma & Troy

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Western Civilization???
Added 2/26/2009

And what do you think of Western Civilization, Mr. Gandhi??

"I think it would be a good idea"


A truly great movie, true to the book it is based on. Please release it on DVD soon, I've been waiting a long time!

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
VHS Movie
Added 2/3/2009

3 hour and 6 minute story of why man shouldn't fool with nature and why man shouldn't try to impose his will on others.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Where Is It?
Added 7/17/2008

Where is it? I echo previous reviewers asking why this classic has not been released on DVD. A burnt-out reviewer like Terrence Rafferty (The New Yorker) pans it, but real people who do not live on Manhattan's Upper West Side see virtue in the film. I'm among them and so, happily, is Roger Ebert. Among the many things I like about the film is its portrayal of the wise, patient Catholic priest, who has seen it all yet seems to have retained his faith in a very trying setting and has put his hope where it belongs--in the impenetrable workings of the Holy Spirit.

I also respect and admire the passionate relationship (there's no other word for it) between Moon and Wolfie. Both Berenger and Waits are terrific, but I'd argue Waits steals the show.

The movie aparently cost a bundle and lost money, so the director is ostracized by the moguls. Thank goodness for producers like Saul Zaentz.

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
When, when, when!
Added 9/7/2009

When will they put this amazing film out on DVD? I am shocked and enraged at the fact that this incredible film has not been released on DVD. Cinematography is amazing, the plot is amazing, the acting is for the most part amazing...I cannot wait for someone to realize this SHOULD be on dvd.
2 out of 2 people found this helpful.
As Advertised. Good seller.
Added 8/6/2009

Tape was as advertised. Great movie. Good condition. Fast shipping. Would buy from again.

Norma & Troy

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Western Civilization???
Added 2/26/2009

And what do you think of Western Civilization, Mr. Gandhi??

"I think it would be a good idea"


A truly great movie, true to the book it is based on. Please release it on DVD soon, I've been waiting a long time!

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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