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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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- Where can I watch The Missionary online?
- You can stream The Missionary on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did The Missionary come out?
- The Missionary was released in 1982.
- What genre is The Missionary?
- The Missionary is a comedy film.
- How long is The Missionary?
- The Missionary runs about 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- Who stars in The Missionary?
- The Missionary stars Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Trevor Howard, and Denholm Elliott.
- How is The Missionary rated?
- The Missionary currently scores 5.6 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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