Quick facts
- Released
- May 26, 1947
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rating
- NR
- Budget
- $1.2M
- IMDb
- tt0039192
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Studio
- The Archers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
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
Eddie Whaley Jr.
Joseph Anthony
Shaun Noble
Con
Nancy Roberts
Mother Dorothea
Ley On
Phuba
Joan Cozier
Girl in Classroom (uncredited)
Maxwell Foster
Clodagh's Father in Flashback (uncredited)
Margaret Scudamore
Clodagh's Grandmother in Flashback (uncredited)
Helen Debroy Summers
Clodagh's Mother in Flashback (uncredited)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Black Narcissus about?
- 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.
- Who directed Black Narcissus?
- Black Narcissus was directed by Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell.
- Who stars in Black Narcissus?
- Black Narcissus stars Deborah Kerr, Sabu, David Farrar, Flora Robson.
- When was Black Narcissus released?
- Black Narcissus is a 1947 drama film.
- Where can I watch Black Narcissus?
- You can watch Black Narcissus with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.