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Michael Palin (written by)
Release Date:
2 November 1982 (USA)
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He gave his body to save their souls. more
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In 1905, after 10 years of missionary work in Africa, the Rev. Charles Fortesque is recalled to England...
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An classic film, with an outstanding cast and clever comedy
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Michael Palin | ... | The Reverend Charles Fortescue |
 | Maggie Smith | ... | Lady Isabel Ames |
| Trevor Howard | ... | Lord Henry Ames |
| Denholm Elliott | ... | The Bishop |
| Michael Hordern | ... | Slatterthwaite / Narrator |
| Graham Crowden | ... | The Reverend Fitzbanks |
| David Suchet | ... | Corbett |
| Phoebe Nicholls | ... | Deborah Fitzbanks |
| Tricia George | ... | Ada |
| Valerie Whittington | ... | Emmeline |
| Roland Culver | ... | Lord Fermleigh |
| Rosamund Greenwood | ... | Lady Fermleigh |
 | Timothy Spall | ... | Parswell |
| Neil Innes | ... | Singer in Gin Palace |
| John Barrett | ... | Old Man outside Hotel |
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USA:90 min
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First film of Sophie Thompson.
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Reverend Fortescue:
I shall be looking after women... Women who are in... moral trouble.
Deborah Fitzbanks: Liars?
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Deborah Fitzbanks: Liars?
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Referenced in "Comedy Connections: Ripping Yarns (#6.4)" (2008)
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Put On Your Ta-Ta Little Girlie
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You don't have to be a fan of Monty Python in general, or Michael Palin in particular, to enjoy "The Missionary". It's gently British humour conceals a razor sharp satirical edge, and there is something new to spot with every fresh viewing.
With Maggie Smith in the lead role, making the whole thing look as effortless as ever, it's easy to miss the outstanding performances from such icons as Michael Hordern and Tim Spall, the latter looking like a parody of himself as a servant of, shall we say, basic stock.
Phoebe Nichols delights and charms as the appalling Deborah and Denholm Elliott oozes charm as an outrageously un-Christian bishop. The characters are classics of comedy yet they still surprise. A satisfying dollop of bad taste completes the mixture. Unmissable.