Black Narcissus

Black Narcissus

1947
1h 40m
7.5

7.5/10

543 votes • View on IMDb

"A story of exquisite yearning in a strange and beautiful land. Towering over the screen ... as the mountains that saw it happen."

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Budget: $1,200,000

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
The Archers J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English Hindi

Quick Facts

Release Date May 26, 1947
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0039192

Cast

Deborah Kerr
Deborah Kerr

Sister Clodagh

Sabu
Sabu

The Young General

David Farrar
David Farrar

Mr. Dean

Flora Robson
Flora Robson

Sister Philippa

Esmond Knight
Esmond Knight

The Old General

Jean Simmons
Jean Simmons

Kanchi

Kathleen Byron
Kathleen Byron

Sister Ruth

Jenny Laird
Jenny Laird

Sister Honey

Judith Furse
Judith Furse

Sister Briony

May Hallatt
May Hallatt

Angu Ayah

Eddie Whaley Jr.
Eddie Whaley Jr.

Joseph Anthony

Shaun Noble
Shaun Noble

Con

Key Crew

Michael Powell
Director
Emeric Pressburger
Director
Michael Powell
Writer
Emeric Pressburger
Writer
Michael Powell
Producer
Emeric Pressburger
Producer
George R. Busby
Producer