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Black Narcissus (1947)

A story of exquisite yearning in a strange and beautiful land. Towering over the screen ... as the mountains that saw it happen.

26 May 1947 · 1h 40mDrama

★ 7.5 / 10 · 588 votes on TMDB

Directed by Emeric Pressburger

What it's about

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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Cast

  • Deborah Kerr

    Deborah Kerr

    Sister Clodagh

  • Sabu

    Sabu

    The Young General

  • David Farrar

    David Farrar

    Mr. Dean

  • Flora Robson

    Flora Robson

    Sister Philippa

  • Esmond Knight

    Esmond Knight

    The Old General

  • Jean Simmons

    Jean Simmons

    Kanchi

  • Kathleen Byron

    Kathleen Byron

    Sister Ruth

  • Jenny Laird

    Jenny Laird

    Sister Honey

  • Judith Furse

    Judith Furse

    Sister Briony

  • May Hallatt

    May Hallatt

    Angu Ayah

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