The Missionary

83 min

Available until 31/10/2025

Reverend Charles Fortescue is called back from his missionary work in Africa and is ready to marry his childhood love, Deborah. Instead, he is tasked with a surprising assignment – guide sex workers in London on a path of virtue. As he navigates the moral complexities of early 20th century Britain, the support of a wealthy benefactor adds unexpected twists to both his faith and future.

With

  • Michael Palin

  • Maggie Smith

  • Trevor Howard

  • Denholm Elliott

  • David Suchet

  • Timothy Spall

  • Phoebe Nicholls

Director

Richard Loncraine

Scenario

Michael Palin

Production

HandMade Films

Producer

  • Michael Palin

  • Neville C. Thompson

  • George Harrison

Image

Peter Hannan

Editing

Paul Green

Music

Mike Moran

Country

United Kingdom

Year

1982

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