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Black Narcissus (1947)

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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.

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 & Crew

Director
Emeric Pressburger
  • Profile picture of Deborah Kerr
    Sister Clodagh Deborah Kerr
  • Profile picture of David Farrar
    Mr. Dean David Farrar
  • Profile picture of Flora Robson
    Sister Philippa Flora Robson
  • Profile picture of Kathleen Byron
    Sister Ruth Kathleen Byron
  • Profile picture of Sabu
    The Young General Sabu
  • Profile picture of Jean Simmons
    Kanchi Jean Simmons
  • Profile picture of Jenny Laird
    Sister Honey Jenny Laird
  • Profile picture of Judith Furse
    Sister Briony Judith Furse

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • himalaya mountain range
  • nun
  • mountain
  • forbidden love
  • india
  • bengal