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.
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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Deborah KerrSister Clodagh
David FarrarMr. Dean
Flora RobsonSister Philippa
Kathleen ByronSister Ruth
SabuThe Young General
Jean SimmonsKanchi
Jenny LairdSister Honey
Judith FurseSister Briony
Esmond KnightThe Old General
May HallattAngu AyahEddie Whaley Jr.Joseph AnthonyShaun NobleConKeywords
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What is Black Narcissus 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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Black Narcissus has a runtime of 100 minutes.
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