Black Narcissus (1947)

7.5/10 100 min Drama

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

Sister Clodagh

Sabu

The Young General

David Farrar

Mr. Dean

Flora Robson

Sister Philippa

Esmond Knight

The Old General

Jean Simmons

Kanchi

Kathleen Byron

Sister Ruth

Jenny Laird

Sister Honey

Judith Furse

Sister Briony

May Hallatt

Angu Ayah

Margaret Scudamore

Clodagh's Grandmother in Flashback (uncredited)

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