MOVIE
Black Narcissus
“A story of exquisite yearning in a strange and beautiful land. Towering over the screen ... as the mountains that saw it happen.”
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.
Release / first air1947-05-26
Original languageEN
GenresDrama
DirectorEmeric Pressburger
WriterMichael Powell
Budget$1,200,000
RevenueNot available
ProductionThe Archers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Cast & Crew
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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 AyahKeywords
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