Deborah Kerr
Sister Clodagh
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Black Narcissus is a 1947 British psychological drama film jointly written, directed and produced by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, and starring Deborah Kerr, Sabu, David Farrar, and Flora Robson, and featuring Esmond Knight, Jean Simmons, and Kathleen Byron.
- £280,000 (or $1.2 million) or £351,494
- Brian Easdale
- Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
A group of nuns struggle to establish a convent in the Himalayas, while isolation, extreme weather, altitude, and culture clashes all conspire to drive the well-intentioned missionaries mad. The film, directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, won two Oscars and features Deborah Kerr, David Farrar, and Jean Simmons in the cast.
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- Drama
- Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
- 1947-12
A group of nuns struggle to establish a convent in the Himalayas, while isolation, extreme weather, altitude, and culture clashes all conspire to drive the well-intentioned missionaries mad. The film won Oscars for art direction and cinematography, and features Deborah Kerr, Kathleen Byron, and Flora Robson.
Nov 20, 2020 · FX's three-part adaptation of Rumer Godden's novel and Michael Powell's 1947 film is a reverent but repetitive retelling of the story of a convent in the Himalayas. The production values and ensemble are solid, but the remake fails to add anything new or significant to the original masterpiece.
Watch Black Narcissus with a subscription on Max, rent on Prime Video, or buy on Prime Video. A group of Anglican nuns, led by Sister Clodagh (Deborah Kerr), are sent to a mountain in the ...
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- Drama, Mystery & Thriller
- Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
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Mar 5, 2010 · A film review of the 1947 British drama \"Black Narcissus\", directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. The film explores the emotional conflicts of a group of nuns in a remote Himalayan palace, and influenced Scorsese's style and themes.
A classic drama film about nuns struggling to establish a convent in the Himalayas. Learn about the cast, crew, awards, photos, videos and more on Turner Classic Movies website.
