The Little Minister(1975)
The Little Minister Synopsis
In rural 1840's Scotland, Gavin Dishart arrives to become the new "little minister" of Thrums's Auld Licht church. He meets a mysterious young gypsy girl in the dens and to his horror Babbie draws him into her escape from the soldiers after she incites a Luddite riot. But unknown to Gavin, Babbie is more than she seems. And they must overcome her secret, the villagers' fears of her, and worst of all, Gavin's devotion to his mother's sensibilities, before they can openly declare their love.
The Little Minister (1975) is a drama and comedy film directed by Cedric Messina, released on November 2, 1975 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Helen Mirren, Ian Ogilvy, Peter Barkworth and Nicholas Jones. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Cedric Messina
- Writers:
- J.M. Barrie
- Producers:
- Alan Shallcross
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
The Little Minister Cast & Crew
Main cast
Helen Mirren
as Babbie
Ian Ogilvy
as Rev. Gavin Dishart
Peter Barkworth
as Earl of Rintoul
Nicholas Jones
as Captain Halliwell
David Bailie
as Sergeant Davidson
- Bill Simpson
Bill Simpson
as Rob Dow
- Anne Kristen
Anne Kristen
as Jean
- John Moffatt
John Moffatt
as Andrew Mealmaker
- Robert James
Robert James
as Snecky Hobart
- Margaret Inglis
Margaret Inglis
as Nanny Webster
- Simon Lack
Simon Lack
as Thomas Whamond
- Michael McKevitt
Michael McKevitt
as Joe Cruikshanks
Key crew
Directed by Cedric Messina, written by J.M. Barrie, produced by Alan Shallcross.
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The Little Minister Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Little Minister – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Little Minister online?
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Who stars in The Little Minister?
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The main cast of The Little Minister (1975) includes Helen Mirren, Ian Ogilvy, Peter Barkworth, Nicholas Jones and David Bailie. The film was directed by Cedric Messina. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Little Minister released?
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The Little Minister was released on November 2, 1975 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Little Minister worth watching?
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The Little Minister (1975) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.