Information
Release DateMay 26, 1947
Runtime1h 40m
StatusReleased
Budget$1M
ProductionThe Archers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
LanguagesEnglish, Hindi
7.5
511 votesPopularity2
Black Narcissus
"A story of exquisite yearning in a strange and beautiful land. Towering over the screen ... as the mountains that saw it happen."
Synopsis
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.
Cast & Crew
Director
Featured Cast
Deborah Kerr
Sister Clodagh
David Farrar
Mr. Dean
Flora Robson
Sister Philippa
Kathleen Byron
Sister Ruth
Sabu
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