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Hammerman Ikon Film Guide

At Play in the Fields of the Lord
1991
***½
Director: Hector Babenco
Cast: Tom Berenger, Aidan Quinn, John Lithgow, Kathy Bates, Daryl Hannah

A powerful but flawed character drama set in the rain forest, where a group of white people attempt to help a native tribe, each one in their own futile way. The story is poignant but too long at three hours. However, it's beautifully shot on location and the performances are bold. Based on Peter Matthiessen's novel.