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Release Year1947
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes566
DirectorEmeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
WritersMichael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBlack Narcissus
About 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.
Directed by Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell, Black Narcissus leans on a strong ensemble — Deborah Kerr, Sabu, David Farrar — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1947.
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