Black Narcissus
7.542
1947-05-26
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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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
Runtime
100
Director
Michael Powell
Budget
$424000
Revenue
$0
Genres
Drama
Language
English
Production
The Archers
J. Arthur Rank Organisation
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Deborah Kerr
Deborah Kerr
David Farrar
David Farrar
Flora Robson
Flora Robson
Kathleen Byron
Kathleen Byron
Sabu
Sabu
Jean Simmons
Jean Simmons
Jenny Laird
Jenny Laird
Judith Furse
Judith Furse
Esmond Knight
Esmond Knight
May Hallatt
May Hallatt
Eddie Whaley Jr.
Eddie Whaley Jr.Shaun Noble
Shaun NobleNancy Roberts
Nancy RobertsLey On
Ley OnJoan Cozier
Joan CozierMaxwell Foster
Maxwell Foster
Margaret Scudamore
Margaret ScudamoreHelen Debroy Summers
Helen Debroy Summers