Black Narcissus (1947)

05/26/1947 1h 40m

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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Overview

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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Cast Ages at Release

Deborah Kerr

as Sister Clodagh

Born 09/30/1921

Died 10/16/2007, age

David Farrar

as Mr. Dean

Born 08/21/1908

Died 08/31/1995, age

Flora Robson

as Sister Philippa

Born 03/28/1902

Died 07/07/1984, age

Sabu

as The Young General

Born 01/27/1924

Died 12/02/1963, age

Jean Simmons

as Kanchi

Born 01/31/1929

Died 01/22/2010, age