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26/05/1947 Drama 1h 40m
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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.

  1. Emeric Pressburger

    Director, Writer

  2. Michael Powell

    Writer, Director

Top billed cast

  1. Deborah Kerr

    Sister Clodagh

  2. Sabu

    The Young General

  3. David Farrar

    Mr. Dean

  4. Flora Robson

    Sister Philippa

  5. Esmond Knight

    The Old General

  6. Jean Simmons

    Kanchi

  7. Kathleen Byron

    Sister Ruth

  8. Jenny Laird

    Sister Honey

  9. Judith Furse

    Sister Briony

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Reviews

A review by John Chard
Written by John Chard on 2020-02-17
Do you think it's a good thing to let her feel important?

Black Narcissus is directed by Micheal Powell and Emeric Pressburger, who both adapt the screenplay form Rumer Godden's novel of the same name. It stars Deborah Kerr, Sabu, Jean Simmons, David Farrar, Flora Robson and Kathleen Byron. Music is scored by Brain Easdale and cinematography by Jack Cardiff.

A group of nuns travel to the Himalayas to set up a school and hospital at the disused Palace of Mopu. Once set up high in the mountains, some of the nuns find themselves seduced by the atmospheric sensuality of the place. Which spe...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$1,200,000.00

Revenue
$0.00

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