The Missionary (1982)
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Michael Palin wrote and stars in this comedy as The Reverend Charles Fortescue, an unassuming missionary called back to England after spending ten years in Africa teaching children in a native village. Upon arriving in London, he finds that his new assignment is to take charge of a slum mission for… More Michael Palin wrote and stars in this comedy as The Reverend Charles Fortescue, an unassuming missionary called back to England after spending ten years in Africa teaching children in a native village. Upon arriving in London, he finds that his new assignment is to take charge of a slum mission for prostitutes. He obtains money for the running of the mission from a wealthy woman, Lady Ames (Maggie Smith), whom he meets on the boat sailing to England from Africa. Lady Ames guarantees Fortescue the money on the condition that he take it upon himself to add a little spice to her dormant sex life. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- R, 1 hr. 30 min.
- Directed By
- Richard Loncraine
- Genres
- Art House & International, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Nov 5, 1982 Wide
- On DVD
- Apr 1, 2003
Critic Reviews
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
The Missionary probes the world, the flesh and the devil in fresh and funny ways.
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Cast
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Michael Palinas Rev. Charles Fortescue -
Maggie Smithas Lady Ames -
Trevor Howardas Lord Ames
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Denholm Elliottas Bishop -
Michael Hordernas Slatterthwaite -
Graham Crowdenas Rev. Fitzbanks
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