Poster of Black Narcissus

Black Narcissus

Plot: 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
Release Date: Monday, May 26 1947
76 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Deborah KerrDeborah Kerr
Deborah Kerr was
25 in Black Narcissus
as 'Sister Clodagh'.
Fri, Sep 30 1921 –
Tue, Oct 16 2007
Portrait of David FarrarDavid Farrar
David Farrar was
38 in Black Narcissus
as 'Mr. Dean'.
Fri, Aug 21 1908 –
Thu, Aug 31 1995
Portrait of Flora RobsonFlora Robson
Flora Robson was
45 in Black Narcissus
as 'Sister Philippa'.
Fri, Mar 28 1902 –
Sat, Jul 07 1984
Portrait of Kathleen ByronKathleen Byron
Kathleen Byron was
26 in Black Narcissus
as 'Sister Ruth'.
Tue, Jan 11 1921 –
Sun, Jan 18 2009
Portrait of SabuSabu
Sabu was
23 in Black Narcissus
as 'The Young General'.
Sun, Jan 27 1924 –
Mon, Dec 02 1963
Portrait of Jean SimmonsJean Simmons
Jean Simmons was
18 in Black Narcissus
as 'Kanchi'.
Thu, Jan 31 1929 –
Fri, Jan 22 2010
Portrait of Jenny LairdJenny Laird
Jenny Laird was
35 in Black Narcissus
as 'Sister Honey'.
Tue, Feb 13 1912 –
Wed, Oct 31 2001
Portrait of Judith FurseJudith Furse
Judith Furse was
35 in Black Narcissus
as 'Sister Briony'.
Mon, Mar 04 1912 –
Thu, Aug 29 1974
Portrait of Esmond KnightEsmond Knight
Esmond Knight was
41 in Black Narcissus
as 'The Old General'.
Fri, May 04 1906 –
Mon, Feb 23 1987
Portrait of May HallattMay Hallatt
May Hallatt was
71 in Black Narcissus
as 'Angu Ayah'.
Mon, May 01 1876 –
Tue, May 20 1969
Portrait of Eddie Whaley Jr.Eddie Whaley Jr.
Eddie Whaley Jr. was
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as 'Joseph Anthony'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Shaun NobleShaun Noble
Shaun Noble was
25 in Black Narcissus
as 'Con'.
Wed, Jun 01 1921
Portrait of Nancy RobertsNancy Roberts
Nancy Roberts was
61 in Black Narcissus
as 'Mother Dorothea'.
Wed, Jul 22 1885 –
Sun, Jun 24 1962
Portrait of Ley OnLey On
Ley On was
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as 'Phuba'.
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Portrait of Joan CozierJoan Cozier
Joan Cozier was
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as 'Girl in Classroom (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Maxwell FosterMaxwell Foster
Maxwell Foster was
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as 'Clodagh's Father in Flashback (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Margaret ScudamoreMargaret Scudamore
Margaret Scudamore was
65 in Black Narcissus
as 'Clodagh's Grandmother in Flashback (uncredited)'.
Sun, Nov 13 1881 –
Sun, Oct 05 1958
Portrait of Helen Debroy SummersHelen Debroy Summers
Helen Debroy Summers was
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as 'Clodagh's Mother in Flashback (uncredited)'.
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Crew

Portrait of Emeric PressburgerEmeric Pressburger
Director, Producer, Writer
Emeric Pressburger was
44 in Black Narcissus
Fri, Dec 05 1902 –
Fri, Feb 05 1988
Portrait of Michael PowellMichael Powell
Director, Writer, Producer
Michael Powell was
41 in Black Narcissus
Sat, Sep 30 1905 –
Mon, Feb 19 1990
Portrait of Jack CardiffJack Cardiff
Director of Photography
Jack Cardiff was
32 in Black Narcissus
Fri, Sep 18 1914 –
Wed, Apr 22 2009
Portrait of Sydney StreeterSydney Streeter
Assistant Director
Sydney Streeter was
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Portrait of Laurie KnightLaurie Knight
Third Assistant Director
Laurie Knight was
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Portrait of Robert LynnRobert Lynn
Third Assistant Director
Robert Lynn was
28 in Black Narcissus
Sun, Jun 09 1918 –
Fri, Jan 15 1982
Portrait of Pat MacDonnellPat MacDonnell
Second Assistant Director
Pat MacDonnell was
26 in Black Narcissus
Thu, Jun 24 1920 –
Tue, May 26 1964
Portrait of Kenneth RickKenneth Rick
Second Assistant Director
Kenneth Rick was
33 in Black Narcissus
Tue, May 19 1914
Portrait of George R. BusbyGeorge R. Busby
Producer
George R. Busby was
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Portrait of Reginald MillsReginald Mills
Editor
Reginald Mills was
34 in Black Narcissus
Mon, Jul 15 1912 –
Sun, Jul 01 1990
Portrait of Brian EasdaleBrian Easdale
Original Music Composer
Brian Easdale was
37 in Black Narcissus
Tue, Aug 10 1909 –
Mon, Oct 30 1995
Portrait of Rumer GoddenRumer Godden
Novel
Rumer Godden was
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Portrait of Max RosherMax Rosher
Still Photographer
Max Rosher was
58 in Black Narcissus
Sun, Apr 14 1889
Portrait of Elliot ScottElliot Scott
Draughtsman
Elliot Scott was
31 in Black Narcissus
Mon, Jul 19 1915 –
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Portrait of Biddy ChrystalBiddy Chrystal
Hairstylist
Biddy Chrystal was
35 in Black Narcissus
Fri, Jan 26 1912 –
Wed, Mar 01 1995
Portrait of Ernest GasserErnest Gasser
Assistant Makeup Artist
Ernest Gasser was
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Portrait of Gordon K. McCallumGordon K. McCallum
Sound
Gordon K. McCallum was
28 in Black Narcissus
Mon, May 26 1919 –
Sun, Sep 10 1989
Portrait of Alfred JungeAlfred Junge
Production Design
Alfred Junge was
61 in Black Narcissus
Fri, Jan 29 1886 –
Thu, Jul 16 1964
Portrait of George BlacklerGeorge Blackler
Makeup Artist
George Blackler was
35 in Black Narcissus
Thu, Mar 07 1912
Portrait of Hein HeckrothHein Heckroth
Costume Design
Hein Heckroth was
46 in Black Narcissus
Sun, Apr 14 1901 –
Tue, Jul 07 1970
Portrait of Sydney PearsonSydney Pearson
Special Effects
Sydney Pearson was
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Portrait of Stanley LambourneStanley Lambourne
Sound Designer
Stanley Lambourne was
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Portrait of E. HagueE. Hague
Special Effects
E. Hague was
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Portrait of James SnowJames Snow
Special Effects
James Snow was
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Portrait of Jack HigginsJack Higgins
Special Effects
Jack Higgins was
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Portrait of George PaternosterGeorge Paternoster
Boom Operator
George Paternoster was
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Portrait of Adele RaymondAdele Raymond
Casting
Adele Raymond was
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Portrait of June RobinsonJune Robinson
Assistant Hairstylist
June Robinson was
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Portrait of Vishwanatha NageshkarVishwanatha Nageshkar
Set Designer
Vishwanatha Nageshkar was
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