The Missionary
Synopsis
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.
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The Missionary (1982) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-13
Top Cast
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Michael Palin
The Reverend Charles Fortescue
Maggie Smith
Lady Isabel Ames
Trevor Howard
Lord Henry Ames
Denholm Elliott
The Bishop of London
Graham Crowden
Fitzbanks
Phoebe Nicholls
Deborah Fitzbanks
Michael Hordern
Slatterthewaite/Narrator
David Suchet
Corbett
Timothy Spall
Parswell
Tricia George
Ada
Valerie Whittington
Emmeline
Roland Culver
Lord Fermleigh
Rosamund Greenwood
Lady Fermleigh
Janine Duvitski
Millicent
Tilly Vosburgh
Fermleigh's Maid
Hugh Walters
Fermleigh's Doctor
Derrick O'Connor
Gym Trainer
Neil Innes
Singer at Gin Palace
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Loncraine
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Palin
- Original Score
- Mike Moran
- Original Title
- The Missionary
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.2M
- Production Studios
- Handmade Films, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Loncraine
Michael Palin
Mike Moran
Peter Hannan
Paul Green
George Harrison, Denis O'Brien, Michael Palin, Neville C. Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Palin
Writer
Richard Loncraine
Director
Michael Palin
Producer
Neville C. Thompson
Producer
Shuna Harwood
Costume Design
Norman Garwood
Production Design
Paul Green
Editor
Peter Hannan
Director of Photography
Mike Moran
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Missionary
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Missionary about?
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.
Who directed The Missionary?
The Missionary was directed by Richard Loncraine.
Who stars in The Missionary?
The principal cast of The Missionary includes Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Trevor Howard, Denholm Elliott, Graham Crowden.
When was The Missionary released and how long is it?
The Missionary was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did The Missionary make at the box office?
The Missionary grossed $7.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Missionary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Missionary was composed by Mike Moran.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Missionary?
The Missionary holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).