Black Narcissus
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.
- Director
- Michael Powell
- Signature
- Drama · Craft · Tension
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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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Box Office & Release
- Budget
- $1M
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- Domestic gross
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- Release date
- May 26, 1947
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- MPAA rating
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- Language
- English, Hindi
- Country
- United Kingdom
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