The Two Missionaries
Seen it?1974 | 89 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Sherlock Jr. or Hot Shots!, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
Two missionaries come into conflict with the authorities when they turn their missionary into a parrot farm. The Bishop of Maracaibo calls them his 'black sheep' and the Monsignore has been called to check on their behavior. Like usual, our heroes help the poor to defend themselves and provoke some funny fist fights in the process.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Franco Rossi
- Terence HillPadre J.
- Bud SpencerPadre Pedro De Leon
- Jean-Pierre AumontMonsignor Delgado
- Robert LoggiaAlfonso Felipo Gonzaga
- Mario PilarMenendez
- Salvatore BasileMonsignor Jimenez
- Maria Cumani QuasimodoMrs. Gonzaga
- Jacques HerlinBishop
- Mario ErpichiniCasino Owner
- Antonio Mendoza