Black Narcissus

Black Narcissus

A story of exquisite yearning in a strange and beautiful land. Towering over the screen ... as the mountains that saw it happen. 1947-05-26 United Kingdom 100 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Deborah Kerr is Sister Clodagh
Deborah Kerr
Sister Clodagh
David Farrar is Mr. Dean
David Farrar
Mr. Dean
Flora Robson is Sister Philippa
Flora Robson
Sister Philippa
Kathleen Byron is Sister Ruth
Kathleen Byron
Sister Ruth
Sabu is The Young General
Sabu
The Young General
Jean Simmons is Kanchi
Jean Simmons
Kanchi
Jenny Laird is Sister Honey
Jenny Laird
Sister Honey
Judith Furse is Sister Briony
Judith Furse
Sister Briony
Esmond Knight is The Old General
Esmond Knight
The Old General
May Hallatt is Angu Ayah
May Hallatt
Angu Ayah
Eddie Whaley Jr. is Joseph Anthony
Eddie Whaley Jr.
Joseph Anthony
Shaun Noble is Con
Shaun Noble
Con