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The Missionary is a 1982 British comedy film directed by Richard Loncraine, and starring Michael Palin and Maggie Smith. It was produced by George Harrison , Denis O'Brien , Palin (who also wrote the screenplay) and Neville C. Thompson.
Nov 5, 1982 · Reverend Charles Fortesque returns from Africa to minister to London's prostitutes, but faces challenges from his fiancée, his bishop and his rivals. A satirical and humorous film starring Michael Palin, Maggie Smith and other Monty Python alumni.
- (2.6K)
- Comedy
- Richard Loncraine
- 1982-11-05
In 1905, and after 10 years of missionary work in Africa, Reverend Fortescue (Michael Palin) is recalled to England where his bishop (Denholm Elliott) gives ...
- 2 min
- 15K
- Handmade Films
Released November 2nd, 1982, 'The Missionary' stars Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Trevor Howard, Denholm Elliott The R movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 30 min, and received a user score of 58 (out ...
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- Richard Loncraine
- 90 min
The Missionary is a British comedy film from 1982 directed by Richard Loncraine, starring Michael Palin (of Monty Python fame), Maggie Smith (Academy Award winner), Trevor Howard, and Denholm Elliott. The story takes place in London and the British colony of Sierra Leone at the beginning of the twentieth century.
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Synopsis. 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.
- 90 min
