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Black Narcissus
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Black Narcissus

1947-05-26 · 100 min · ★ 7.5

Drama

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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Directors
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Production companies
The Archers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,200,000

Top Cast

Deborah KerrDeborah KerrSister Clodagh
SabuSabuThe Young General
David FarrarDavid FarrarMr. Dean
Flora RobsonFlora RobsonSister Philippa
Esmond KnightEsmond KnightThe Old General
Jean SimmonsJean SimmonsKanchi
Kathleen ByronKathleen ByronSister Ruth
Jenny LairdJenny LairdSister Honey
Judith FurseJudith FurseSister Briony
May HallattMay HallattAngu Ayah
Eddie Whaley Jr.Joseph Anthony
Shaun NobleCon
Nancy RobertsMother Dorothea
Ley OnPhuba
Joan CozierGirl in Classroom (uncredited)
Maxwell FosterClodagh's Father in Flashback (uncredited)
Margaret ScudamoreMargaret ScudamoreClodagh's Grandmother in Flashback (uncredited)
Helen Debroy SummersClodagh's Mother in Flashback (uncredited)

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