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Black Narcissus
A story of exquisite yearning in a strange and beautiful land. Towering over the screen ... as the mountains that saw it happen.
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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Checked Sep 5, 2026
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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.
More about Black Narcissus
Cast
Deborah KerrSister Clodagh
SabuThe Young General
David FarrarMr. Dean
Flora RobsonSister Philippa
Esmond KnightThe Old General
Jean SimmonsKanchi
Kathleen ByronSister Ruth
Jenny LairdSister HoneyCredits
- Directed by
- Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
- Written by
- Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell, Rumer Godden
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $1.2M
Production
- The Archers
- J. Arthur Rank OrganisationUnited Kingdom
