Black Narcissus (1947)

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Written by Rumer Godden, Michael Powell

Directed by Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell

Running Time: 100 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1947

Rating: U Certificate

Production Country: UK

Filmed in Colour

Anglican nun Sister Clodagh sets up a remote convent in the Himalayas. But the hostility of the conditions and the locals begins to affect the nuns' sanity. Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's strange but enthralling drama won an Oscar for Jack Cardiff's stunning cinematography.

Cast

Deborah KerrSister Clodagh
Flora RobsonSister Phillippa
Jean SimmonsKanchi
David FarrarMr. Dean
SabuThe Young General
Esmond KnightThe Old General
Kathleen ByronSister Ruth
Jenny LairdSister Honey
Judith FurseSister Briony
May HallattAngu Ayah
Shaun NobleCon Clodagh's Childhood Sweetheart
Eddie Whaley Jr.Joseph Anthony Young Interpreter
Nancy RobertsMother Dorothea
Ley OnPhuba Dean's Servant

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