What does the cryptic crossword clue "Puritan it's said is featured in film (8)" mean?

The definition is "Puritan". The wordplay uses charade, container. ORAL (synonym of "it's said") + MIST (synonym of "film") [container: "featured"]; definition: "Puritan" The answer is MORALIST.

Puritan it's said is featured in film (8)

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