Black Narcissus

May 26, 1947

1h 40m

★ 7.5

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

The Archers

J. Arthur Rank Organisation

Black Narcissus Trailers

Cast

Sister Clodagh

Deborah Kerr

Mr. Dean

David Farrar

Sister Philippa

Flora Robson

Sister Ruth

Kathleen Byron

The Young General

Sabu

Kanchi

Jean Simmons

Sister Honey

Jenny Laird

Sister Briony

Judith Furse

The Old General

Esmond Knight

Angu Ayah

May Hallatt

Joseph Anthony

Eddie Whaley Jr.

Con

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