The Little Minister
Synopsis
In rural 1840's Scotland, Gavin Dishart arrives to become the new "little minister" of Thrums's Auld Licht church. He meets a mysterious young gypsy girl in the dens and to his horror Babbie draws him into her escape from the soldiers after she incites a Luddite riot. But unknown to Gavin, Babbie is more than she seems. And they must overcome her secret, the villagers' fears of her, and worst of all, Gavin's devotion to his mother's sensibilities, before they can openly declare their love.
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Helen Mirren
Babbie
Ian Ogilvy
Rev. Gavin Dishart
Peter Barkworth
Earl of Rintoul
Nicholas Jones
Captain Halliwell
David Bailie
Sergeant Davidson
Bill Simpson
Rob Dow
Anne Kristen
Jean
John Moffatt
Andrew Mealmaker
Robert James
Snecky Hobart
Margaret Inglis
Nanny Webster
Simon Lack
Thomas Whamond
Michael McKevitt
Joe Cruikshanks
Jonathan Scott
Silva Tosh
Hilda Kriseman
Felice
Joseph McKenna
Micah Dow
John Aston
Thwaites
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cedric Messina
- Screenplay & Story
- J.M. Barrie
- Original Title
- The Little Minister
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cedric Messina
J.M. Barrie
Alan Shallcross
Department Leadership Roster
Cedric Messina
Director
Odette Barrow
Costume Design
Don Taylor
Production Design
Alan Shallcross
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Minister
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What is The Little Minister about?
In rural 1840's Scotland, Gavin Dishart arrives to become the new "little minister" of Thrums's Auld Licht church. He meets a mysterious young gypsy girl in the dens and to his horror Babbie draws him into her escape from the soldiers after she incites a Luddite riot. But unknown to Gavin, Babbie is more than she seems. And they must overcome her secret, the villagers' fears of her, and worst of all, Gavin's devotion to his mother's sensibilities, before they can openly declare their love.
Who directed The Little Minister?
The Little Minister was directed by Cedric Messina.
Who stars in The Little Minister?
The principal cast of The Little Minister includes Helen Mirren, Ian Ogilvy, Peter Barkworth, Nicholas Jones, David Bailie.
When was The Little Minister released and how long is it?
The Little Minister was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Is The Little Minister based on a book or true story?
The Little Minister is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J.M. Barrie".