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Black Narcissus
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.
1947 · Directed by Michael Powell · 100 min · Drama · 25 frames
Tagline
A story of exquisite yearning in a strange and beautiful land. Towering over the screen ... as the mountains that saw it happen.
Crew
- Written by: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
- Cinematography: Jack Cardiff
- Edited by: Reginald Mills
- Music: Brian Easdale
- Production design: Alfred Junge
- Produced by: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger, George R. Busby
Cast
- 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
- Jean Simmons as Kanchi
- Kathleen Byron as Sister Ruth
- Jenny Laird as Sister Honey
- Judith Furse as Sister Briony
- May Hallatt as Angu Ayah
Production
- Country: United Kingdom
- Language: English, Hindi
- Studios: The Archers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
- Budget: $1,200,000
- Themes: based on novel or book, himalaya mountain range, nun, mountain, forbidden love, india, bengal
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