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The Missionary

5.6(55)19821h 30m2

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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Status
Released
Budget
—
Box office
$7.2M
Language
English

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United Kingdom

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalR2 Nov 1982
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical7 Jan 1983
  • FranceFR

    • Theatrical4 Dec 1985
    • TVArte, 2k restoration24 Nov 2024
  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical1215 Mar 1985
  • SwedenSE

    • Theatrical711 Nov 1983

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The Missionary was released on 2 November 1982.

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    CinemaSerf

    12/24/2025

    6/10

    Although he does well enough here, I couldn’t ever get the vision of Michael Palin as a sort of “Ripping Yarns” character throughout this pretty weak vehicle for himself and Maggie Smith. It’s the turn of the 20th century and “Fortescue” (Palin) has been brought back to London from Africa by his Bishop (Denholm Elliott) who wants him to get his sleeves rolled up with the women of ill repute who are blighting the city…

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