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The missionary [videorecording] / HandMade Films ; produced by Neville C. Thompson and Michael Palin ; directed by Richard Loncraine ; screenplay by Michael Palin.

Loncraine, Richard. (Added Author). Palin, Michael. (Added Author). Smith, Maggie, (Added Author). Howard, Trevor, (Added Author). Elliott, Denholm. (Added Author). Handmade Films. (Added Author). MGM Home Entertainment Inc. (Added Author).
  • Description: 1 videodisc (87 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: Santa Monica, Calif. : MGM Home Entertainment,
  • ISBN: 0792855108
  • ISBN: 9780792855101

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Summary: Returning from 10 years of spreading the Word in Africa, the Rev. Charles Fortescue is sent to London's East End to run a mission for fallen women.
Notes: Originally released as a motion picture in 1982.
Notes: Special features : original theatrical trailer.
Performer: Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Trevor Howard, Denholm Elliott.
Credits: Director of photography, Peter Hannan ; editor, Paul Green ; music composed and orchestrated by Mike Moran.
Audience: Rated R.
System: DVD; Dolby Digital.
Language: English dialogue, English, French and Spanish subtitles.

Subject: Missions > Drama.
Prostitutes > Drama.
Bishops > Drama.
Genre: Comedy films.
Feature films.
Comedy films.