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Black Narcissus

NR
Drama
7.5/10(474 ratings)

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.

05-26-1947
1h 40m
Black Narcissus
Backdrop for Black Narcissus

Main Cast

Deborah Kerr

Deborah Kerr

Sister Clodagh

David Farrar

David Farrar

Mr. Dean

Flora Robson

Flora Robson

Sister Philippa

Kathleen Byron

Kathleen Byron

Sister Ruth

Sabu

Sabu

The Young General

Jean Simmons

Jean Simmons

Kanchi

Jenny Laird

Jenny Laird

Sister Honey

Movie Details

Production Info

Directors:
Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
Writers:
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Production:
The Archers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Budget:
$424,000

Key Crew

Director:
Emeric Pressburger
Writer:
Michael Powell
Director:
Michael Powell
Director of Photography:
Jack Cardiff
Writer:
Emeric Pressburger

Locations and Languages

Country:
GB
Filming:
GB
Languages:
en