Black Narcissus (1947)

Black Narcissus (1947)

Synopsis:
Anglican nuns face a variety of pressures as they attempt to maintain a convent school and hospital in the Himalayas.
Starring:
Deborah Kerr, Sabu
Director:
Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
Rated:
NR

Details

Starring:
Deborah Kerr, Sabu, David Farrar, Flora Robson, Jean Simmons, Esmond Knight, Kathleen Byron, Jenny Laird, Judith Furse, May Hallatt, Shaun Noble, Eddie Whaley Jr., Nancy Roberts
Director:
Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
Genres:
Drama, Character Drama, Classic Drama, Psychological Drama
Rated:
NR
Runtime:
100
Language:
English
Country:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Year:
1947
Keywords:
Based On A Novel, British, culture clash, flashback, Himalayas, India, jealousy, madness, missionary, nun, sexual repression
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Awards

    Academy Award

    Won

  • Best Art Direction
  • Best Cinematography
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Movie DNA

Attributes ordered and rated by our clerks.

9

Cinematography

8

Character Depth

7

Complexity

6

Downbeat

6

Slow Pace

6

Offbeat

5

Suspense

5

Sensuality

4

Romance

7

Soundtrack

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