Black Narcissus

7.5
Moderate
19471h 40m

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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.

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Deborah Kerr - Sister Clodagh in Black Narcissus

Deborah Kerr

Sister Clodagh

David Farrar - Mr. Dean in Black Narcissus

David Farrar

Mr. Dean

Flora Robson - Sister Philippa in Black Narcissus

Flora Robson

Sister Philippa

Kathleen Byron - Sister Ruth in Black Narcissus

Kathleen Byron

Sister Ruth

Sabu - The Young General in Black Narcissus

Sabu

The Young General

Jean Simmons - Kanchi in Black Narcissus

Jean Simmons

Kanchi

Jenny Laird - Sister Honey in Black Narcissus

Jenny Laird

Sister Honey

Judith Furse - Sister Briony in Black Narcissus

Judith Furse

Sister Briony

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Release Date

May 26, 1947

Runtime

1h 40m

Genres

Drama

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