Movie Description
Black Narcissus
(1947)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Emeric Pressburger,Michael Powell
- Producer : George R. Busby,Michael Powell,Emeric Pressburger
- Writer : Michael Powell,Emeric Pressburger
- Editor : Reginald Mills
- Cast : Deborah Kerr,Sabu,David Farrar,Flora Robson,Esmond Knight,Jean Simmons,Kathleen Byron,Jenny Laird,Judith Furse,May Hallatt,Eddie Whaley Jr.,Shaun Noble,Nancy Roberts,Ley On,Joan Cozier,Maxwell Foster,Margaret Scudamore,Helen Debroy Summers
Cast
Sister Clodagh
The Young General
Mr. Dean
Sister Philippa
The Old General
Kanchi
Sister Ruth
Sister Honey
Sister Briony
Angu Ayah
Joseph Anthony
Con
Mother Dorothea
Phuba
Girl in Classroom (uncredited)
Clodagh's Father in Flashback (uncredited)
Clodagh's Grandmother in Flashback (uncredited)
Clodagh's Mother in Flashback (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleBlack Narcissus
Status Released
Release Information
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1947-05-26
Original LanguageHindi
Runtime 01h 40m
Budget₹ 1200000
Production CompaniesThe Archers,J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Genres
- Drama
