The Two Missionaries

The Two Missionaries

Those trinity twins tangle with the twisted truth!

1974 · 89 min · ★ 6.5 · Action, Adventure, Comedy

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.

Directed by Franco Rossi · Written by Franco Rossi

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Terence Hill Padre J.
Bud Spencer Padre Pedro De Leon
Jean-Pierre Aumont Monsignor Delgado
Robert Loggia Alfonso Felipo Gonzaga
Mario Pilar Menendez
Salvatore Basile Monsignor Jimenez
Maria Cumani Quasimodo Mrs. Gonzaga
Jacques Herlin Bishop
Mario Erpichini Casino Owner
Antonio Mendoza
Luigi Antonio Guerra
Lorenzo Piani

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