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The Missionary

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Released: 24th April 2023. Monty Python alumnus Michael Palin writes and stars in this ribald comedy of sex and sensibility. Timid Reverend Charles Fortescue returns to London in 1906 after ten years of service in Africa to start a mission to save the fallen women of Soho. But his dedication to tending to the needs of those in his care soon meets with the disapproval of the church and his patron. Directed by Richard Loncraine (Richard III, Bellman & True), The Missionary is a charming and beautifully detailed comedy which boasts a superb supporting cast that includes Maggie Smith, Trevor Howard, Denholm Elliott, Michael Hordern, Graham Crowden and Neil Innes." Extras : INDICATOR STANDARD EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES 2K restoration by Powerhouse Films from the original negative, supervised and approved by cinematographer Peter Hannan and director Richard Loncraine Original mono audio Audio commentary with writer and actor Michael Palin (2002) Audio commentary with director Richard Loncraine and film historian Sam Dunn (2019) Compulsively Entertaining (2019, 38 mins): Palin and Maggie Smith reflect on the making of The Missionary A Good Collar (2019, 8 mins): costume designer Shuna Harwood discusses her work on the film A Very British Sound (2019, 8 mins): veteran composer and record producer Mike Moran explores the score of The Missionary Playing the Part (2019, 4 mins): Ken Lintott recalls his approach to the film’s make-up Snapshots of Sound (2019, 10 mins): interview with sound recordist Tony Jackson A Stiff Old Fashioned (2019, 23 mins): appreciation by comedian, musician and writer Rob Deering Deleted scenes (8 mins, mute with subtitled dialogue) Original theatrical trailer Image gallery: promotional and publicity material New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

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    Released:
    24th April 2023
    Category:
    Comedy
    Studio:
    Powerhouse Films
    Format:
    Blu-ray
    Certification:
    15 – Suitable only for 15 years and over
    Barcode:
    5060697923247

  • Description

    Monty Python alumnus Michael Palin writes and stars in this ribald comedy of sex and sensibility. Timid Reverend Charles Fortescue returns to London in 1906 after ten years of service in Africa to start a mission to save the fallen women of Soho. But his dedication to tending to the needs of those in his care soon meets with the disapproval of the church and his patron.

    Directed by Richard Loncraine (Richard III, Bellman & True), The Missionary is a charming and beautifully detailed comedy which boasts a superb supporting cast that includes Maggie Smith, Trevor Howard, Denholm Elliott, Michael Hordern, Graham Crowden and Neil Innes."

    Extras : INDICATOR STANDARD EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES
    • 2K restoration by Powerhouse Films from the original negative, supervised and approved by cinematographer Peter Hannan and director Richard Loncraine
    • Original mono audio
    • Audio commentary with writer and actor Michael Palin (2002)
    • Audio commentary with director Richard Loncraine and film historian Sam Dunn (2019)
    • Compulsively Entertaining (2019, 38 mins): Palin and Maggie Smith reflect on the making of The Missionary
    • A Good Collar (2019, 8 mins): costume designer Shuna Harwood discusses her work on the film
    • A Very British Sound (2019, 8 mins): veteran composer and record producer Mike Moran explores the score of The Missionary
    • Playing the Part (2019, 4 mins): Ken Lintott recalls his approach to the film’s make-up
    • Snapshots of Sound (2019, 10 mins): interview with sound recordist Tony Jackson
    • A Stiff Old Fashioned (2019, 23 mins): appreciation by comedian, musician and writer Rob Deering
    • Deleted scenes (8 mins, mute with subtitled dialogue)
    • Original theatrical trailer
    • Image gallery: promotional and publicity material
    • New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
    Region Code:
    Region B
    Duration:
    87 minutes
    Extras:
    Language(s): English, Hard of Hearing Subtitles: English, Interactive Menu, Screen ratio 1:2.35, Mono, Bonus Footage, Commentary: Michael Palin (writer/actor); Richard Loncraine (director) and Sam Dunn (film historian), Deleted Scenes, Documentaries: 'Compulsively Entertaining', Image Gallery, Interviews: Mike Moran (composer); Shuna Harwood (costume designer); Ken Lintott (make-up artist); Tony Jackson (sound recordist), A Stiff Old Fashioned: Appreciation by Rob Deering (comedian), Trailers

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