Directed by : Emeric PRESSBURGER , Michael POWELL
Year of production : 1947 Length : 102 minutes
Based on a novel by Rumer Godden, Black Narcissus stars Deborah Kerr and Jean Simmons as nuns dedicated to the Indian mission in which they work. Obstacles in the life of a nun’s community high in the Himalayas range from a cynical British Agent to suspicious natives, and the arduous terrain surrounding them. The mission prospers, but often at the expense of spiritual progress. A sick child dies, a mission pupil elopes and one of the nuns falls to her death after an emotional breakdown. The sisters finally retreat from the mission and the menacing mountains, but with the knowledge that their work has not been devoid of good results.
Michael POWELL
Michael POWELL - Director
Emeric PRESSBURGER - Director
Michael POWELL - Script / Dialogue
Emeric PRESSBURGER - Script / Dialogue
Jack CARDIFF - Cinematography
Alfred JUNGE - Set decorator
Reginald MILLS - Film Editor
Brian EASDALE - Music
Kathleen BYRON - Soeur Ruth
David FARRAR - M.Dean
Flora ROBSON - Soeur Phillippa
Jean SIMMONS - Kanchi
Deborah KERR - Soeur Clodagh
Film's poster © DR
