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Black Narcissus """

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Saturday Matinée classic drama. Five Anglo-Catholic nuns establish a school and hospital in a disused harem in the Himalayas. As they struggle to cope with their sensuous surroundings, the intrusive presence of the local English agent brings further disquiet.
Director Michael Powell , Emeric
Pressburger (1946,11) Film of the week: page 51

Contributors

Director:
Michael Powell
Sister Clodagh:
Deborah Kerr
Dilip:
Rai Sabu
Mr Dean:
David Farrar
Sister Philippa:
Flora Robson
General:
Esmond Knight
Kanchi:
Jean Simmons
Sister Ruth:
Kathleen Byron
Source: Radio Times

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