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Black Narcissus

Black Narcissus

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 26, 1947

Runtime

1h 40m

Genres

Drama

User Score

75%

Original Title

Black Narcissus

Production Companies

The Archers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation

Director

Michael Powell

Budget

$424,000

Description

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.