Black Narcissus
Black Narcissus
Drama

Black Narcissus

1947
100 min
7.5
75.2%
User Score
(550 votes)

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.

DIRECTED BY

Emeric Pressburger

STARRING

Deborah Kerr, Sabu, David Farrar, Flora Robson, Esmond Knight

Videos & Trailers

Michael Powell & Martin Scorsese: The First Director’s Commentary
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Michael Powell & Martin Scorsese: The First Director’s Commentary

Black Narcissus (Modern Trailer)
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Trailer

Black Narcissus (Modern Trailer)

Black Narcissus | Original Trailer [HD] | Coolidge Corner Theatre
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Black Narcissus | Original Trailer [HD] | Coolidge Corner Theatre

Observations on Film Art: BLACK NARCISSUS
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Observations on Film Art: BLACK NARCISSUS

Mark Kermode reviews Black Narcissus (1947) | BFI Player
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Mark Kermode reviews Black Narcissus (1947) | BFI Player

Neil LaBute on BLACK NARCISSUS
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Neil LaBute on BLACK NARCISSUS

Cast

Deborah Kerr

Deborah Kerr

Sister Clodagh

Sabu

Sabu

The Young General

David Farrar

David Farrar

Mr. Dean

Flora Robson

Flora Robson

Sister Philippa

Esmond Knight

Esmond Knight

The Old General

Jean Simmons

Jean Simmons

Kanchi

Kathleen Byron

Kathleen Byron

Sister Ruth

Jenny Laird

Jenny Laird

Sister Honey

Judith Furse

Judith Furse

Sister Briony

May Hallatt

May Hallatt

Angu Ayah

Eddie Whaley Jr.

Joseph Anthony

Shaun Noble

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