The Missionary

In the early 20th century, devout Reverend Charles Fortescue 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.

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Grosses

Domestic (100%)
$7,241,180

International (–)
–

Worldwide
$7,241,180

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DistributorColumbia Pictures
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Opening$1,864,852
532 theaters

Release DateNov 5, 1982

Running Time1 hr 30 min

GenresComedy

In Release63 days/9 weeks

Widest Release532 theaters

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Domestic All-Time Rankings

Date	Rank	Weekly	%± LW	Theaters	Change	Avg	To Date	Week	Estimated
Nov 5-11	5	$2,578,997	-	532	-	$4,847	$2,578,997	1	false
Nov 12-18	5	$1,688,485	-34.5%	528	-4	$3,197	$4,267,482	2	false
Nov 19-25	10	$1,236,227	-26.8%	393	-135	$3,145	$5,503,709	3	false
Nov 26-Dec 2	9	$1,157,121	-6.4%	407	+14	$2,843	$6,660,830	4	false
Dec 3-9	10	$580,350	-49.8%	460	+53	$1,261	$7,241,180	5	false