# The Little Minister (1975)

English · Released 1975-11-02

The Little Minister is a 1975 English film. Helen Mirren and David Bailie appear in it.

Cast: Helen Mirren as Babbie, David Bailie as Sergeant Davidson

## Storyline
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.

## Common questions

### When was The Little Minister released?
The Little Minister was released on 2 November 1975.

### Who stars in The Little Minister?
Helen Mirren and David Bailie star in The Little Minister.

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