Black Narcissus

Black Narcissus

Drama · 1947 · 1h 40m

Movie

7.5/10 · TMDB

A story of exquisite yearning in a strange and beautiful land. Towering over the screen ... as the mountains that saw it happen.

Overview

A group of Anglican nuns, led by Sister Clodagh, are sent to a mountain in the Himalayas. The climate in the region is hostile and the nuns are housed in an odd old palace. They work to establish a school and a hospital, but slowly their focus shifts. Sister Ruth falls for a government worker, Mr. Dean, and begins to question her vow of celibacy. As Sister Ruth obsesses over Mr. Dean, Sister Clodagh becomes immersed in her own memories of love.

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Cast & crew

Deborah KerrSister Clodagh
SabuThe Young General
David FarrarMr. Dean
Flora RobsonSister Philippa
Esmond KnightThe Old General
Jean SimmonsKanchi
Kathleen ByronSister Ruth
Jenny LairdSister Honey
Judith FurseSister Briony
May HallattAngu Ayah
Eddie Whaley Jr.Joseph Anthony
Shaun NobleCon
Nancy RobertsMother Dorothea
Ley OnPhuba
Joan CozierGirl in Classroom (uncredited)

Information

Release date
26 May 1947
Director
Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
Genres
Drama
Runtime
1h 40m
Country of origin
United Kingdom

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