The Little Minister
Originally released in 1975. The Little Minister is a drama film. directed by Cedric Messina.
Starring Helen Mirren, Ian Ogilvy, and Peter Barkworth
Synopsis
In rural 1840's Scotland, Gavin Dishart arrives to become the new "little minister" of Thrums's Auld Licht church. He meets a mysterious young gypsy girl in the dens and to his horror Babbie draws him into her escape from the soldiers after she incites a Luddite riot. But unknown to Gavin, Babbie is more than she seems. And they must overcome her secret, the villagers' fears of her, and worst of all, Gavin's devotion to his mother's sensibilities, before they can openly declare their love.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 2, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Helen Mirren
as Babbie
Ian Ogilvy
as Rev. Gavin Dishart
Peter Barkworth
as Earl of Rintoul
Nicholas Jones
as Captain Halliwell
David Bailie
as Sergeant Davidson
Bill Simpson
as Rob Dow
Anne Kristen
as Jean
John Moffatt
as Andrew Mealmaker
Robert James
as Snecky Hobart
Margaret Inglis
as Nanny Webster
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Little Minister about?
In rural 1840's Scotland, Gavin Dishart arrives to become the new "little minister" of Thrums's Auld Licht church. He meets a mysterious young gypsy girl in the dens and to his horror Babbie draws ...
Who directed The Little Minister?
The Little Minister was directed by Cedric Messina.
How long is The Little Minister?
The Little Minister has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Little Minister released?
The Little Minister was released on November 2, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Little Minister?
The main cast of The Little Minister includes Helen Mirren, Ian Ogilvy, Peter Barkworth, Nicholas Jones, David Bailie.