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Black Narcissus

1947 • 1h40m Drama

Rating

7.5/10

Popularity

3

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.

Details

Director

Emeric Pressburger

Michael Powell

Screenplay

Michael Powell

Emeric Pressburger

Cast

Deborah Kerr

David Farrar

Flora Robson

Release date

5/26/1947

Status

Released

Budget

$1,200,000

Origin country

GB

Vote count

525