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The Missionary (1982) 6.1
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 » Director:Richard LoncraineWriter:Michael Palin |
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| Michael Palin | ... |
The Reverend Charles Fortescue
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| Maggie Smith | ... |
Lady Isabel Ames
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| Trevor Howard | ... |
Lord Henry Ames
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| Denholm Elliott | ... |
The Bishop
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| Michael Hordern | ... |
Slatterthwaite /
Narrator
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| Graham Crowden | ... |
The Reverend Fitzbanks
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| David Suchet | ... |
Corbett
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| Phoebe Nicholls | ... |
Deborah Fitzbanks
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Tricia George | ... |
Ada
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Valerie Whittington | ... |
Emmeline
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Roland Culver | ... |
Lord Fermleigh
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Rosamund Greenwood | ... |
Lady Fermleigh
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| Timothy Spall | ... |
Parswell
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Neil Innes | ... |
Singer in Gin Palace
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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 »Genres:
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2 November 1982 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A misszionárius See more »Company Credits
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Corbett: Oh, I love it when you give me orders.
Lady Isabel Ames: [annoyed] NOW!
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Written and Composed by Fred W. Leigh
Sung by Neil Innes
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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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Crazy Credits
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 »Soundtracks
"Put On Your Ta-Ta Little Girlie"Written and Composed by Fred W. Leigh
Sung by Neil Innes
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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.