Black Narcissus

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Black Narcissus (1947)

NR 08/13/1947 (US) Drama 1h 40m

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A story of exquisite yearning in a strange and beautiful land. Towering over the screen ... as the mountains that saw it happen.

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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.

Michael Powell

Director, Writer
Emeric Pressburger

Director, Writer
Rumer Godden

Novel

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Deborah Kerr

Sister Clodagh
David Farrar

Mr. Dean
Flora Robson

Sister Philippa
Kathleen Byron

Sister Ruth
Sabu

The Young General
Jean Simmons

Kanchi
Jenny Laird

Sister Honey
Judith Furse

Sister Briony
Esmond Knight

The Old General
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A review by John Chard

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Written by John Chard on February 17, 2020

Do you think it's a good thing to let her feel important?

Black Narcissus is directed by Micheal Powell and Emeric Pressburger, who both adapt the screenplay form Rumer Godden's novel of the same name. It stars Deborah Kerr, Sabu, Jean Simmons, David Farrar, Flora Robson and Kathleen Byron. Music is scored by Brain Easdale and cinematography by Jack Cardiff.

A group of nuns travel to the Himalayas to set up a school and hospital at the disused Palace of Mopu. Once set up high in the mountains, some of the nuns find themselves seduced by the atmospheric sensuality of the place. Which spel... read the rest.

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