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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.
May 26, 19471h 40minGB
7.5
490 votes

Synopsis

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.

TitleBlack Narcissus
RealesedMay 26, 1947
WriterEmeric Pressburger
DirectorEmeric Pressburger & Michael Powell
CountryUnited Kingdom
CompaniesThe Archers
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
Judith Furse

Judith Furse

Sister Briony
Esmond Knight

Esmond Knight

The Old General
May Hallatt

May Hallatt

Angu Ayah
Eddie Whaley Jr.

Eddie Whaley Jr.

Joseph Anthony
Shaun Noble

Shaun Noble

Con
Nancy Roberts

Nancy Roberts

Mother Dorothea
Ley On

Ley On

Phuba
Joan Cozier

Joan Cozier

Girl in Classroom (uncredited)
Maxwell Foster

Maxwell Foster

Clodagh's Father in Flashback (uncredited)
Margaret Scudamore

Margaret Scudamore

Clodagh's Grandmother in Flashback (uncredited)
Helen Debroy Summers

Helen Debroy Summers

Clodagh's Mother in Flashback (uncredited)
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