Black Narcissus

Black Narcissus

Black Narcissus

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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."

1947

1h 40m

7.5(525 votes)

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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

Deborah Kerr

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David Farrar

Mr. Dean

David Farrar

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Flora Robson

Sister Philippa

Flora Robson

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Kathleen Byron

Sister Ruth

Kathleen Byron

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Sabu

The Young General

Sabu

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Jean Simmons

Kanchi

Jean Simmons

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Jenny Laird

Sister Honey

Jenny Laird

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Judith Furse

Sister Briony

Judith Furse

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Esmond Knight

The Old General

Esmond Knight

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May Hallatt

Angu Ayah

May Hallatt

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Eddie Whaley Jr.

Joseph Anthony

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Shaun Noble

Con

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Nancy Roberts

Mother Dorothea

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Ley On

Phuba

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Joan Cozier

Girl in Classroom (uncredited)

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Maxwell Foster

Clodagh's Father in Flashback (uncredited)

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Margaret Scudamore

Clodagh's Grandmother in Flashback (uncredited)

Margaret Scudamore

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Helen Debroy Summers

Clodagh's Mother in Flashback (uncredited)

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