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The Missionary (1982)

 -  Comedy  -  2 November 1982 (USA)
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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.... See full summary »

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The Reverend Charles Fortescue
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Lady Isabel Ames
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Lord Henry Ames
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The Bishop
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Slatterthwaite / Narrator
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The Reverend Fitzbanks
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Corbett
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Deborah Fitzbanks
Tricia George ...
Ada
Valerie Whittington ...
Emmeline
Roland Culver ...
Lord Fermleigh
Rosamund Greenwood ...
Lady Fermleigh
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Parswell
Neil Innes ...
Singer in Gin Palace
John Barrett ...
Old Man outside Hotel
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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. Charles hopes Deborah, his fiancee, will object and give him an excuse to say no to the bishop. But she is so imperturbably innocent that she totally fails to understand what he is being asked to do, and urges him to do his best. Wealthy Lady Ames is expected to fund the work, but once she makes it clear to Charles that there will be no contribution unless he shares her bed... Written by James Barrett <jbarrett@sbastk.ess.sunysb.edu>

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When you have a fiancĂ©e, a lover and you have to lead 25 women of the night down the path of righteousness.; you must pray for more than guidance, you must pray for strength. See more »

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2 November 1982 (USA)  »

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A misszionárius  »

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Michael Palin conceived of the film's original title "The Missionary Position" whilst he was jogging in the rain up Hampstead Heath. This title would originally be cut back to just "The Missionary" so as to "give less away". See more »

Quotes

Lady Isabel Ames: Fetch the coaches, will you?
Corbett: Oh, I love it when you give me orders.
Lady Isabel Ames: [annoyed] NOW!
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Pay close attention to the photo album during the end credits, the photos reveal details about the characters after the events of the film. See more »

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Featured in Live from the Lighthouse (1998) See more »

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"Put On Your Ta-Ta Little Girlie"
Written and Composed by Fred W. Leigh
Sung by Neil Innes
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The missionary
17 September 1999 | by (Budapest, Hungary) – See all my reviews

In England in 1906, a young reverend, with a sense of vocation and just before marriage, is entrusted to open a house of refuge for fallen ladies of East End. He is then seduced by the grateful girls and a witty, love-seeking lady nob, who is ready to support the institute.

A fitfully amusing, crisply acted, often sophisticated period comedy whose central conception - prostitutes do what they do for pleasure - is slightly absurd to say the least. Most of its fun is provided by the garnish.


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