Black Narcissus

(1947)Directed by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger100 minDrama
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.

Deborah Kerras Sister Clodagh
Sabuas The Young General
David Farraras Mr. Dean
Flora Robsonas Sister Philippa
Esmond Knightas The Old General
Jean Simmonsas Kanchi
Kathleen Byronas Sister Ruth
Jenny Lairdas Sister Honey
Judith Furseas Sister Briony
May Hallattas Angu Ayah
Eddie Whaley Jr.as Joseph Anthony
Shaun Nobleas Con
Nancy Robertsas Mother Dorothea
Ley Onas Phuba
Joan Cozieras Girl in Classroom (uncredited)
MFMaxwell Fosteras Clodagh's Father in Flashback (uncredited)
Margaret Scudamoreas Clodagh's Grandmother in Flashback (uncredited)
Helen Debroy Summersas Clodagh's Mother in Flashback (uncredited)