Black Narcissus

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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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.

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Creators

Michael Powell

director

Emeric Pressburger

director

Rumer Godden

writer

Michael Powell

writer

Emeric Pressburger

writer

Cast

Deborah Kerr actor

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Sabu actor

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David Farrar actor Flora Robson actor Esmond Knight actor Jean Simmons actor Kathleen Byron actor

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Jenny Laird actor

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Judith Furse actor

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May Hallatt actor

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Eddie Whaley Jr. actor

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Shaun Noble actor

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Nancy Roberts actor

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Ley On actor

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Joan Cozier actor

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Maxwell Foster actor

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Margaret Scudamore actor

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Helen Debroy Summers actor