Movie · 100 min · A · drm, trl
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.
Where to watch Black Narcissus
Available on 6 platforms across 3 countries.
Chart positions today
Currently charting in 9 countries, best placed at #356 in South Korea.
- South Korea #356
- Japan #475
- Russia #506
- Norway #732
- United States #797
- Hungary #836
- Italy #850
- Sweden #863
- Poland #956
Available languages
Audio: English
Subtitles: Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
Chart history
Black Narcissus has spent 0 days in a top 3, 0 days in a top 10 and 1 days in a top 100 across the markets we track. Its best position anywhere is #41.
Cast
Deborah Kerr, Sabu, David Farrar, Flora Robson, Esmond Knight, Jean Simmons, Kathleen Byron, Jenny Laird, Judith Furse, May Hallatt, Eddie Whaley Jr., Shaun Noble, Nancy Roberts, Ley On, Joan Cozier, Maxwell Foster, Margaret Scudamore, Helen Debroy Summers
Crew
Michael Powell (writer), Emeric Pressburger (writer), George R. Busby (producer), Emeric Pressburger (director), Michael Powell (producer), Michael Powell (director), Emeric Pressburger (producer)
Awards
3 wins from 5 nominations.
- Academy Award for Best Production Design 1948 — won
- Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color 1948 — won
- Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Color 1948 — won
- Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Color 1948 — nominated
- Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color 1948 — nominated