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My Pastor Among the Thais
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My Pastor Among the Thais

1983-07-13 · 95 min · ★ 3.9

Comedy

Maximin, priest in a little village in the South-West of France, inherits from his brother a brothel in Thailand, although he's always been told it was a very strict catholic school. The journey to Asia is full of surprises (a plane hi-jack, pirates...) and once in Thailand, Maximin is taken into 'political' turmoils.

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Directors
Robert Thomas
Production companies
Naja Films, Distra, Imp.Ex.Ci.
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Maurice RischMaurice RischLe curé Maximin
Jacques BalutinJacques BalutinHubert McCormick
Marion GameMarion GameGeorgette
Daniel PrévostDaniel PrévostLe général Choko
Darry CowlDarry CowlTête-de-Fer, le pirate
Katia TchenkoKatia TchenkoLouise
Jacques LegrasJacques LegrasMonsieur Ping
Béatrice PhilippeSuzie
Eric DoEric Do
Catherine Hennequin
Gino Da Ronch
Patrick Delhalle
Jean AntolinosJean Antolinos
Josy Delettre
Salite Cymbler
Jean-Charles Maratier
Marcel Phat
Christine Civrac
Jacqueline Marcos
Marine Chesnais

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