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The Missionary
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Synopsis
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, All Movie Guide

Cast

Graham Crowden Rev. Fitzbanks
Denholm Elliott Bishop
Tricia George Ada
Michael Hordern Slatterthwaite
Trevor Howard Lord Ames
Phoebe Nicholls Deborah
Maggie Smith Lady Ames
David Suchet Corbett
Valerie Whittington Emmeline
Michael Palin Rev. Charles Fortescue

Production Crew

Peter Hannan Cinematographer
Mike Moran Composer (Music Score)
Shuna Harwood Costume Designer
Richard Loncraine Director
Ron Davis Dubbing Editor
Paul Green Editor
Denis O'Brien Executive Producer
George Harrison Executive Producer
Gary White First Assistant Director
Michael Palin Producer
Neville C. Thompson Producer
Norman Garwood Production Designer
Graham Ford Production Manager
Michael Palin Screenwriter
Tony Jackson Sound/Sound Designer
Tony Jackson Sound/Sound Designer
Year: 1982
Runtime: 90
Country: UK
MPAA Rating: R
Category: Feature

Genre
Comedy

Color type
Rank Color

Produced by
Columbia Pictures
Handmade Films