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Black Narcissus

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on BBC Two England

Powell and Pressburger's sumptuous classic drama - Jack Cardiff won an Oscar for his cinematography.
Deborah Kerr stars as one of five nuns who establish a school and hospital in the Himalayas. As the nuns struggle with their surroundings, an intrusive male presence brings further disquiet.
Review page 49.
(1946, U) *****
Film Trivia: page 47

Contributors

Director:
Michael Powell
Director:
Emeric Pressburger
Cinematography:
Jack Cardiff
Sister Clodagh:
Deborah Kerr
Dilip Rai:
null Sabu
Mr Dean:
David Farrar
Sister Philippa:
Flora Robson
General:
Esmond Knight
Kanchi:
Jean Simmons
Source: Radio Times

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