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Movie Info
A group of Anglican nuns, led by Sister Clodagh (Deborah Kerr), 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 (Kathleen Byron) falls for a government worker, Mr. Dean (David Farrar), 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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Genre: Drama, Mystery & thriller
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Original Language: English
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Director: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
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Producer: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
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Writer: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger, Rumer Godden
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Release Date (Theaters): original
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Release Date (Streaming):
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Runtime:
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Production Co: The Archers
Cast & Crew

Deborah Kerr
Sister Clodagh

Sabu
The Young General

David Farrar
Mr. Dean

Flora Robson
Sister Philippa

Jean Simmons
Kanchi

Esmond Knight
The Old General

Kathleen Byron
Sister Ruth

Jenny Laird
Sister Honey

Judith Furse
Sister Briony

May Hallatt
Angu Ayah

Shaun Noble
Con

Eddie Whaley Jr.
Joseph Anthony

Michael Powell
Director

Emeric Pressburger
Director

Michael Powell
Producer

Emeric Pressburger
Producer

Michael Powell
Screenwriter

Emeric Pressburger
Screenwriter

Rumer Godden
Writer

Brian Easdale
Original Music

Jack Cardiff
Cinematographer

Reginald Mills
Film Editing
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Oct 02, 2016Gloriously colourful (almost lurid, and at times almost gothic), this 1947 classic is teeming with sexual and racial subtext and has stunning set design.
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Feb 12, 2016The sumptuous visuals blend seamlessly with the plot's themes of sexual repression and desire. How Kathleen Byron didn't become an instant star after her wild and unpredictable performance in this film is something of a mystery to me.
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Feb 27, 2013It's pretty to look at and builds to an admittedly tense climax, the way to get to that point is chock full of unengaging, meandering melodrama, and Black Narcissus ultimately collapses under the weight of such monotony.
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Jan 30, 2013Ahead of its time in depicting the descent of nuns into the carnal within a strange and isolated environment. It probably was treated as a forbidden film at the time. The strong imagery still makes an impact today.
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