Black Narcissus

Black Narcissus (1947)

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.

Date of release
1947-05-26
TMDB
7.5 / 10 (588)
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Drama
Director
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger

Casting

  • Deborah Kerr — Sister Clodagh
  • Sabu — The Young General
  • David Farrar — Mr. Dean
  • Flora Robson — Sister Philippa
  • Esmond Knight — The Old General
  • Jean Simmons — Kanchi
  • Kathleen Byron — Sister Ruth
  • Jenny Laird — Sister Honey
  • Judith Furse — Sister Briony
  • May Hallatt — Angu Ayah
  • Eddie Whaley Jr. — Joseph Anthony
  • Shaun Noble — Con

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