Black Narcissus (1947)
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.
- Released
- 1947-05-26
- Genres
- Drama
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
- TMDB rating
- 7.5/10 from 589 votes
Cast
- Deborah Kerr as Sister Clodagh
- Sabu as The Young General
- David Farrar as Mr. Dean
- Flora Robson as Sister Philippa
- Esmond Knight as The Old General
- Jean Simmons as Kanchi
- Kathleen Byron as Sister Ruth
- Jenny Laird as Sister Honey
- Judith Furse as Sister Briony
- May Hallatt as Angu Ayah
- Eddie Whaley Jr. as Joseph Anthony
- Shaun Noble as Con