Black Narcissus

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.

Cast

Deborah Kerr

Sister Clodagh

Sabu

The Young General

David Farrar

Mr. Dean

Flora Robson

Sister Philippa

Esmond Knight

The Old General

Jean Simmons

Kanchi

Kathleen Byron

Sister Ruth

Jenny Laird

Sister Honey

Judith Furse

Sister Briony

May Hallatt

Angu Ayah

Crew

Michael Powell

Director

Emeric Pressburger

Director

Rumer Godden

Novel

Michael Powell

Writer

Emeric Pressburger

Writer

Michael Powell

Producer

Emeric Pressburger

Producer

George R. Busby

Producer

Brian Easdale

Original Music Composer

Jack Cardiff

Director of Photography

Clips & Videos

Black Narcissus (Modern Trailer)

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

Neil LaBute on BLACK NARCISSUS