The Missionary
Originally released in 1982. The Missionary is a comedy film. directed by Richard Loncraine.
Starring Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, and Trevor Howard
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 2, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (52 votes)
Box Office
$7.2M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Palin
as The Reverend Charles Fortescue
Maggie Smith
as Lady Isabel Ames
Trevor Howard
as Lord Henry Ames
Denholm Elliott
as The Bishop of London
Graham Crowden
as Fitzbanks
Phoebe Nicholls
as Deborah Fitzbanks
Michael Hordern
as Slatterthewaite/Narrator
David Suchet
as Corbett
Timothy Spall
as Parswell
Tricia George
as Ada
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $7,241,180
Production Companies
- Handmade Films
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Missionary about?
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.
Who directed The Missionary?
The Missionary was directed by Richard Loncraine.
How long is The Missionary?
The Missionary has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Missionary released?
The Missionary was released on November 2, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Missionary?
The main cast of The Missionary includes Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Trevor Howard, Denholm Elliott, Graham Crowden.