The Missionary (1982)

  • R
  • 11/02/1982 (US)
  • Comedy
  • 1h 30m

Overview

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.

Michael Palin

Writer

Richard Loncraine

Director

Cast

Michael Palin's headshot

Michael Palin

The Reverend Charles Fortescue
Maggie Smith's headshot

Maggie Smith

Lady Isabel Ames
Trevor Howard's headshot

Trevor Howard

Lord Henry Ames
Denholm Elliott's headshot

Denholm Elliott

The Bishop of London
Graham Crowden's headshot

Graham Crowden

Fitzbanks
Phoebe Nicholls's headshot

Phoebe Nicholls

Deborah Fitzbanks
Michael Hordern's headshot

Michael Hordern

Slatterthewaite/Narrator
David Suchet's headshot

David Suchet

Corbett

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