Black Narcissus

Black Narcissus

100 mins | Drama | May 26, 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.

Black Narcissus

100 mins | Drama | May 26, 1947

Black Narcissus
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.
IMDb rating 7.7
Producers The Archers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Original title Black Narcissus
Directors Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Writers Rumer Godden, Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger

Cast

Deborah Kerr

as Sister Clodagh

David Farrar

as Mr. Dean

Flora Robson

as Sister Philippa

Kathleen Byron

as Sister Ruth

Sabu

as The Young General

Jean Simmons

as Kanchi

Jenny Laird

as Sister Honey

Judith Furse

as Sister Briony

Esmond Knight

as The Old General

May Hallatt

as Angu Ayah

Eddie Whaley Jr.

as Joseph Anthony

Shaun Noble

as Con

Nancy Roberts

as Mother Dorothea

Ley On

as Phuba