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Black Narcissus

Black Narcissus

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

19477.51h 40m

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.

Directed by Emeric Pressburger
Written by Michael Powell, Rumer Godden, Emeric Pressburger
Produced by George R. Busby, Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Box OfficeBudget: $1.2M0

Top Cast

Deborah Kerr

Deborah Kerr

Sister Clodagh

Sabu

Sabu

The Young General

David Farrar

David Farrar

Mr. Dean

Flora Robson

Flora Robson

Sister Philippa

Esmond Knight

Esmond Knight

The Old General

Jean Simmons

Jean Simmons

Kanchi

Kathleen Byron

Kathleen Byron

Sister Ruth

Jenny Laird

Jenny Laird

Sister Honey

Judith Furse

Judith Furse

Sister Briony

May Hallatt

May Hallatt

Angu Ayah

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookhimalaya mountain rangenunmountainforbidden loveindiabengal

About Black Narcissus

Black Narcissus is a drama film released in 1947 exploring themes of based on novel or book, himalaya mountain range, nun, mountain, forbidden love, india. Directed by Emeric Pressburger, it stars Deborah Kerr, Sabu, David Farrar. 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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