Black Narcissus

Name: Black Narcissus
Genre: Drama
Released: 1947-05-26
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Deborah Kerr, Sabu, David Farrar, Flora Robson, Esmond Knight

1947·Movie·NR·100 min·★ 7.5(551)

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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.”

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.

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About Black Narcissus

Black Narcissus is a 1947 English-language drama film directed by Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell. The cast is led by Deborah Kerr, Sabu, David Farrar. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV.

Black Narcissus was produced by The Archers and J. Arthur Rank Organisation and made in United Kingdom. It was released on May 26, 1947, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
Writers: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Release date: May 26, 1947
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Budget: $1 million
Production: The Archers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation

#based on novel or book#himalaya mountain range#nun#mountain#forbidden love#india#bengal

Black Narcissus cast & crew

Black Narcissus was directed by Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell and written by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.

The cast features 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, and Jean Simmons as Kanchi.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Brian Easdale, cinematography is by Jack Cardiff, and it was produced by George R. Busby and Michael Powell.

Is Black Narcissus worth watching?

Black Narcissus holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 551 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, Black Narcissus is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Black Narcissus

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