Bibliograph

The missionary, Handmade Films ; producers, Neville C. Thompson and Michael Palin ; written by Michael Palin ; directed by Richard Loncraine

Type

Label

The missionary, Handmade Films ; producers, Neville C. Thompson and Michael Palin ; written by Michael Palin ; directed by Richard Loncraine

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

MPAA rating: R

Main title

The missionary

Medium

videorecording

Oclc number

729758566

Responsibility statement

Handmade Films ; producers, Neville C. Thompson and Michael Palin ; written by Michael Palin ; directed by Richard Loncraine

Runtime

Summary

In the early 20th Century, devout Reverend Charles Fortesque returns to England from his missionary work in Africa and, despite plans to marry his childhood sweetheart, receives a most unusual assignment: minister to the local prostitutes, located in the worst area of town. A wealthy married patron offers to help improve his station, on the condition that he also minister to her, in the bedroom!

Target audience

adult

Technique

live action

Classification