Film
Black Narcissus (1947)
A story of exquisite yearning in a strange and beautiful land. Towering over the screen... as the mountains that saw it happen.
Drama· Directed by Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell· 100 min
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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- Exquisite Yearning! . . . Exotic Living! High in a hidden mountain village of a strange land and extravagant dreams and desires become exciting realities!
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- A Story to Storm Your Heart! Drama at the top of the world... where winds of the exotic past sweep men and women to strange and fascinating adventure...
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Connections
Top billing
- Deborah Kerr as Sister Clodagh
- Sabu as The Young General
- David Farrar as Mr. Dean
- Flora Robson as Sister Philippa
- Esmond Knight as The Old General