Black Narcissus 77 years old
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. 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.
Credits
Black Narcissus Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| David Farrar He was 38, 87 years old when he died | as Mr. Dean |
| Deborah Kerr She was 25, 86 years old when she died | as Sister Clodagh |
| Kathleen Byron She was 26, 88 years old when she died | as Sister Ruth |
| Jean Simmons She was 18, 80 years old when she died | as Kanchi |
| Esmond Knight He was 41, 80 years old when he died | as The Old General |
| Flora Robson She was 45, 82 years old when she died | as Sister Philippa |
| May Hallatt She was 71, 93 years old when she died | as Angu Ayah |
| SABU He was 17, now 60 years old | as The Young General |
| Nancy Roberts She was 46, now 123 years old | as Mother Dorothea |
| Eddie Whaley, Jr. | as Joseph Anthony |
| Ley On | as Phuba |
| Shaun Noble He was 25, now 103 years old | as Con |
| Judith Furse She was 35, 62 years old when she died | as Sister Briony |
| Jenny Laird She was 35, 89 years old when she died | as Sister Honey |
Black Narcissus Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Reginald Mills as Editor. He was 34 (77) years old when He died | Editing |
| Alfred Junge as Production Design. He was 61 (78) years old when He died | Art |
| Brian Easdale as Original Music Composer. He was 37 (85) years old when He died | Sound |
| Jack Cardiff as Director of Photography. He was 32 (94) years old when He died | Camera |
| Rumer Godden as Novel. She was 39 (90) years old when She died | Writing |
| Emeric Pressburger as Director. He was 44 (85) years old when He died | Directing |
| Emeric Pressburger as Producer. He was 44 (85) years old when He died | Production |
| Emeric Pressburger as Writer. He was 44 (85) years old when He died | Writing |
| Stanley Lambourne as Sound Designer. | Sound |
| Biddy Chrystal as Hairstylist. He was 34 (83) years old when He died | Costume & Make-Up |
| George R. Busby as Producer. | Production |
Black Narcissus (77 years)
A story of exquisite yearning in a strange and beautiful land. Towering over the screen ... as the mountains that saw it happen.
- Release day: Monday, May 26, 1947
- Runtime: 100 minutes
- Budget: 424000.00