Runner
2026 · Action · Comedy
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Film / 1982
The Missionary
Directed by
Richard Loncraine
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.
The story
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 PalinThe Reverend Charles Fortescue
Maggie SmithLady Isabel Ames
Trevor HowardLord Henry Ames
Denholm ElliottThe Bishop of London
Graham CrowdenFitzbanks
Phoebe NichollsDeborah Fitzbanks
Michael HordernSlatterthewaite/Narrator
David SuchetCorbett
Timothy SpallParswell
Tricia GeorgeAda
Valerie WhittingtonEmmeline
Roland CulverLord Fermleigh
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Rosamund GreenwoodLady Fermleigh
Janine DuvitskiMillicent
Tilly VosburghFermleigh's Maid
Hugh WaltersFermleigh's Doctor
Derrick O'ConnorGym Trainer
Neil InnesSinger at Gin Palace
David LelandLong Haired Man at Gin Palace
Sophie ThompsonMission Girl
Frances BarberMission Girl
Tony SteedmanLord Quimby
Damaris HaymanLady Quimby
Anton LesserYoung Man at Shoot
David DixonYoung Man at Shoot
Frank MillsSir Cyril Everidge
Charles McKeownFriend of Raggy Masterson
Julian CurryFriend of Raggy Masterson
Hugh FraserWedding Usher
Peter BourkeBest Man
Arthur HowardFermleigh's Butler
Anne-Marie MarriottFitzbanks' Maid
Dawn ArchibaldMission Girl
Ceri JacksonMission Girl
Janine LesleyMission Girl
Sasha MitchellMission Girl
Francine MorganMission Girl
Sally WatkinsMission Girl
John BarrettOld Man Outside Hotel
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