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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. - Black Narcissus
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Title: Black Narcissus

Release Date: 26 May 1947

Runtime: 1h 40m

Genre: Drama

Director: The Archers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation

Production Companies: The Archers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.5 (478 votes)

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
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