Black Narcissus (1947)
Black Narcissus is a book-based movie adapted from "Black narcissus" by Rumer Godden. This Drama film is a direct adaptation, and its release date is August 13, 1947.
The Source Material
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Overview
Under the guidance of Sister Clodagh, the youngest Mother Superior in the history of their order, five European Sisters of the Servants of Mary leave their monastery in Darjeeling, India, and make their way to remote Mopu in the foothills of the Himalayan Moun…
About The Movie
Description
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.
Details
- Title
- Black Narcissus
- Original Title
- Black Narcissus
- Original Language
- EN
- Genres
- Drama
- US Limited Theatrical
- August 13, 1947 · Rated NR
- US Limited Theatrical Note
- New York City, New York