[xzins]

I remember watching it years ago, and I wouldn't waste money on it until it shows up in the Walmart $5 DVD bin.

It was no big deal, and not very good storytelling, either.

The Jesuits were sort of dull in this show. They were far more interesting in "Shogun."

[Antoninus]

It was no big deal, and not very good storytelling, either. The Jesuits were sort of dull in this show.

I fully agree. This film didn't do justice to the Jesuit misisonaries. The Mission did a much better job. For the real scoop on the principle Jesuit missionaries/martyrs in New France, I recommend:

The North American Martyrs