Black Narcissus

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.

Cast

Deborah Kerr

Played Sister Clodagh
David Farrar

Played Mr. Dean
Flora Robson

Played Sister Philippa
Kathleen Byron

Played Sister Ruth
Sabu

Played The Young General
Jean Simmons

Played Kanchi
Jenny Laird

Played Sister Honey
Judith Furse

Played Sister Briony
Esmond Knight

Played The Old General
May Hallatt

Played Angu Ayah
Eddie Whaley Jr.

Played Joseph Anthony
Shaun Noble

Played Con
Nancy Roberts

Played Mother Dorothea
Ley On

Played Phuba
Joan Cozier

Played Girl in Classroom (u…
Maxwell Foster

Played Clodagh's Father in …
Margaret Scudamore

Played Clodagh's Grandmothe…
Helen Debroy Summers

Played Clodagh's Mother in …

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