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In a case of mistaken identity, John Smallwood (Peter Sellers), an idealistic British reverend with socialist beliefs, is appointed to a village parish populated by elitist landed gentry. There his conscience and acts of charity quickly become unpopular with the parishioners, who reveal a selfish and un-Christian disdain for those less fortunate who the reverend welcomes to the parish. Things really go awry, however, when Smallwood's actions endanger the village's primary source of income.
Original Release
05/20/1963
US Release
05/20/1963
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Peter Sellers | The Reverend John Smallwood / The Rev. John Smallwood |
| Cecil Parker | Archdeacon Aspinall |
| Isabel Jeans | Lady Despard |
| Ian Carmichael | The Other Smallwood |
| Bernard Miles | Simpson |
| Brock Peters | Matthew / Matthew Robinson |
| Eric Sykes | Harry Smith |
| Irene Handl | Rene Smith |
| Miriam Karlin | Winnie Smith |
| Joan Miller | Mrs. Smith-Gould / Mrs Smith-Gould |
Directors
Writers
Malcolm Muggeridge, John Boulting, Frank Harvey
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Peter Sellers | The Reverend John Smallwood / The Rev. John Smallwood |
| Cecil Parker | Archdeacon Aspinall |
| Isabel Jeans | Lady Despard |
| Ian Carmichael | The Other Smallwood |
| Bernard Miles | Simpson |
| Brock Peters | Matthew / Matthew Robinson |
| Eric Sykes | Harry Smith |
| Irene Handl | Rene Smith |
| Miriam Karlin | Winnie Smith |
| Joan Miller | Mrs. Smith-Gould / Mrs Smith-Gould |
| Miles Malleson | Rockeby / Bishop Rockeby |
| Eric Barker | Bank Manager |
| William Hartnell | Major Fowler |
| Roy Kinnear | Fred Smith |
| Joan Hickson | Housewife |
| Kenneth Griffith | Rev. Owen Thomas |
| Mark Eden | Sir Geoffrey Despard |
| John Comer | Butcher |
| Basil Dignam | Prisoner Governor / Prison Governor |
| Franklyn Engelman | TV Commentator |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Roy Boulting | Producer |
| John Boulting | Producer |
Editors
