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Black Narcissus

19471h 40mDrama
directed by Emeric Pressburgerdirected by Michael Powell

“A story of exquisite yearning in a strange and beautiful land. Towering over the screen ... as the mountains that saw it happen.”

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7.5 / 10
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7.7 / 10
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86 / 100
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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

Deborah Kerr·Sister Clodagh
Sabu·The Young General
David Farrar·Mr. Dean
Flora Robson·Sister Philippa
Esmond Knight·The Old General
Jean Simmons·Kanchi
Kathleen Byron·Sister Ruth
Jenny Laird·Sister Honey
Judith Furse·Sister Briony
May Hallatt·Angu Ayah