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David Suchet, Denholm Elliott, Graham Crowden

Richard Loncraine directed this offbeat British comedy about a missionary (Michael Palin), the Rev. Charles Fortescue, who makes it his personal calling to save the souls of "ladies of the night" -- a...( read more  read more... ) venture financed by the eccentric Lady Ames (Maggie Smith). Soon, the Reverend's flock is filled with so many prostitutes that it wreaks havoc in his love life!

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R, 86 min.

Directed by: Richard Loncraine

Release Date: November 5, 1982

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DVD Release Date: April 1, 2003

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  • habitualdamnation
    October 9, 2006
    habitualdamnation
    Absolutely hilarious if you're into British humour.
  • Fragglefreak
    March 4, 2009
    Fragglefreak
    Quite a kinky comedy about a missionary and prostitutes.
  • DrLappos
    May 27, 2007
    DrLappos
    Palin in one of his stranger times...
  • Hallez
    October 18, 2009
    Hallez
    A missionary looks into solving some of the inner city problems whilst trying to avoid the advances of a highly sophisticated woman.
  • Joesasser2
    February 25, 2007
    Joesasser2
    Don't know why this doesn't show up under Palin's search. Hilarious!

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