Movie

The Missionary

★ 5.6(54)19821h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Richard Loncraine
Release date: 1982-11-02
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Box office: $7,241,180
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Handmade Films

The Missionary — trailer

About The Missionary

The Missionary is a 1982 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Richard Loncraine, starring Michael Palin, Maggie Smith and Trevor Howard. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 54 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Missionary in Hong Kong — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Missionary in Hong Kong?+

The Missionary is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Hong Kong. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Missionary on Netflix?+

The Missionary is not on Netflix in Hong Kong right now.

How long is The Missionary?+

The Missionary has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in The Missionary?+

The Missionary stars Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Trevor Howard, Denholm Elliott and Graham Crowden.

When did The Missionary come out?+

The Missionary is a 1982 movie directed by Richard Loncraine.

What genre is The Missionary?+

The Missionary is Comedy film.

Who directed The Missionary?+

The Missionary was directed by Richard Loncraine.