Mr. Pye (1986)
Mr. Pye is a missionary whose mission to spread God's love on the tiny English Channel island of Sark faces supernatural setbacks in this comic fantasy from the author of Gormenghast.
Director: Michael Darlow
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Runtime: 192 min
Release Date: March 2, 1986
Cast
- Derek Jacobi - Mr. Pye
- Judy Parfitt - Miss Dredger
- Betty Marsden - Miss George
- Richard O'Callaghan - Thorpe
- Robin McCaffrey - Tanty
- Ralph Nossek - Major Havershot
- Amanda Reiss - Mrs. Rice
- Howard Lew Lewis - Mr. Rice
- Sarah Dawson - Mrs. Porter
- Michael Turner - Mr. Porter
Screenplay
- Mervyn Peake
- Donald Churchill (Adaptation)
- David Churchill (Adaptation)
Music: Ken Howard
Production: Channel 4 Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
channel islands, magic realism, missionary priest, 1950s, painter as artist, guest house, adaptation
More Films by Director: Michael Darlow
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mr. Pye about?
- Mr. Pye is a missionary whose mission to spread God's love on the tiny English Channel island of Sark faces supernatural setbacks in this comic fantasy from the author of Gormenghast.
- Who directed Mr. Pye?
- Mr. Pye was directed by Michael Darlow.
- Who stars in Mr. Pye?
- Mr. Pye stars Derek Jacobi, Judy Parfitt, Betty Marsden, Richard O'Callaghan, Robin McCaffrey, Ralph Nossek.
- How long is Mr. Pye?
- Mr. Pye has a runtime of 3h 12m (192 minutes).
- What genre is Mr. Pye?
- Mr. Pye is a Comedy, Fantasy film.
- Where was Mr. Pye produced?
- Mr. Pye was produced in United Kingdom.