Black Narcissus
movie
A story of exquisite yearning in a strange and beautiful land. Towering over the screen ... as the mountains that saw it happen.
Released May 26, 1947
Genres:
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.
Cast
Deborah Kerr
as
Sister Clodagh
Sabu
as
The Young General
David Farrar
as
Mr. Dean
Flora Robson
as
Sister Philippa
Esmond Knight
as
The Old General
Jean Simmons
as
Kanchi
Kathleen Byron
as
Sister Ruth
Jenny Laird
as
Sister Honey
Judith Furse
as
Sister Briony
May Hallatt
as
Angu Ayah
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Eddie Whaley Jr.
as
Joseph Anthony
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Shaun Noble
as
Con
Crew
Emeric Pressburger
as
Director
Michael Powell
as
Writer
Michael Powell
as
Director
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George R. Busby
as
Producer
Jack Cardiff
as
Director of Photography
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Rumer Godden
as
Novel
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Reginald Mills
as
Editor
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Brian Easdale
as
Original Music Composer
Emeric Pressburger
as
Writer
Michael Powell
as
Producer
Emeric Pressburger
as
Producer
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Biddy Chrystal
as
Hairstylist