The Missionary

In 1905, after 10 years of missionary work in Africa, the Rev. Charles Fortesque is recalled to England, where his bishop gives him his new assignment - to minister to London's prostitutes.

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Release date

2 Nov 1982

Runtime

1 h 30 min

• TMDB 5.6

Genres

• Comedy

Director

Richard Loncraine

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Countries

• GB

Cast

Michael Palinas The Reverend Charles FortescueMaggie Smithas Lady Isabel AmesTrevor Howardas Lord Henry AmesDenholm Elliottas The Bishop of LondonGraham Crowdenas FitzbanksPhoebe Nichollsas Deborah FitzbanksMichael Hordernas Slatterthewaite/NarratorDavid Suchetas CorbettTimothy Spallas ParswellTricia Georgeas Ada

Writers

Michael Palin

Composer

MMMike Moran

Cinematography

PHPeter Hannan

Studios

Handmade FilmsColumbia Pictures

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