Le Narcisse noir

Synopsis

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.

Release date

26 May 1947

Directed by

Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger

Runtime

1h 41m

Original title

Black Narcissus

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

EW

Eddie Whaley Jr.

Joseph Anthony

SN

Shaun Noble

Con