Black Narcissus (1947)
Adult concepts
Starring Deborah Kerr, Jean Simmons, Flora Robson and Sabu this Powell and Pressburger classic is set in a community of nuns high in the Himalayas. Their spiritual aims are hampered by the arrival of a beautiful native girl and a young general. As the two elope together, the nuns are left attributing blame to each other and, when a young child dies in their care, tensions begin to increase.
Winner Best Cinematography 1948 Academy Awards
Winner 1947 New York Film Critics Circle Awards Best Actress (Deborah Kerr)
| Status: | Normal |
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| Run time: | 90mins |
| Origin: | UNITED KINGDOM |
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Member Reviews (7)
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Reviews
Lissa
says
Not my favourite Emeric/Pressburger movie, but still wonderful.
Nigel W
says
A small group of nuns have their faith tested when they are sent to the remote Himalayas to open a mission in what was a former harem. Memory and desire come to fore in a sexually charged atmosphere, with one of the nuns going literally mad with lust. A genuine classic that exudes atmosphere, beauty and tension.
Matt T.
says
visually stunning & well acted. Kerr is excellent as the frustrated Mother Superior & whatever happened to Kathleen Byron who was a stand out? Interesting cameo by Jean Simmons as a native girl.
Matt T.
says
visually stunning & well acted. Kerr is excellent as the frustrated Mother Superior & whatever happened to Kathleen Byron who was a stand out?
Nigel W.
says
A small group of nuns have there faith tested when they are sent to the remote Himalayas to open a mission in what was a former harem. Memory and desire come to fore in a sexually charged atmosphere, with one of the nuns going literally mad with lust. A genuine classic that exudes atmosphere, beauty and tension.
Tim S.
says
Great movie, but beware this release is not the full version
Tony R.
says