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Black Narcissus

1947 · 100 min · Director: Emeric Pressburger

Black Narcissus (1947) is a drama film, directed by Emeric Pressburger. It stars Deborah Kerr and Sabu. The 100-minute film holds an audience score of 7.5/10.

What Black Narcissus Is About

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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What is Black Narcissus about?

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.

Where can I watch Black Narcissus?

Black Narcissus is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Black Narcissus?

Black Narcissus runs for 100 minutes (1h 40m).

When did Black Narcissus come out?

Black Narcissus was released in 1947.

Who directed Black Narcissus?

Black Narcissus was directed by Emeric Pressburger.

Who stars in Black Narcissus?

Black Narcissus stars Deborah Kerr, Sabu, David Farrar, Flora Robson.

What is Black Narcissus's rating?

Black Narcissus holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 77 out of 100.

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