Deborah KerrSister ClodaghSavaraTV movie
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.
Drama
Starring
Deborah Kerr, Sabu, David Farrar
Directed by
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
About
Black Narcissus
Drama
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.
A story of exquisite yearning in a strange and beautiful land. Towering over the screen ... as the mountains that saw it happen.
Information
- Released
- May 26, 1947
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Status
- Released
Language & origin
- Original audio
- English
- Country
- GB
- Rating
- NR
- Directed by
- Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Production
- Studio
- The Archers
- Studio
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Cast
People in this story
Deborah KerrSister Clodagh
SabuThe Young General
David FarrarMr. Dean
Flora RobsonSister Philippa
Esmond KnightThe Old General
Jean SimmonsKanchi
Kathleen ByronSister Ruth
Jenny LairdSister Honey
Judith FurseSister Briony
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