Black Narcissus
1947 · 100 MIN · IMDB 7.7 · 29,342 VOTES · DIR. Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
Overview
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,016 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:35 [ Horns Blowing ]
00:05:43 All the people around are very proud of him...
00:10:05 I have remembered that.
00:13:34 Mother, are you sorry that I have been appointed to take charge of St. Faith?
00:17:20 Would you like to see my books and my bedding, lady?
00:20:06 has given us this house for a new foundation of our order.
00:23:21 Yes, of course.
00:26:47 - Why ? - We all need discipline.
00:30:13 It's time to ring the bell.
00:34:12 [ Together ] Cannon.
00:38:31 and hang around waiting for... this.
00:44:37 You may have trouble with Kanchi.
00:48:26 Black Narcissus. I don't like scent at all.
00:52:25 [ Dean Joins In ] Lay keeping their sheep
00:56:51 - [ KnockAt Door ] - Come in.
01:00:06 [ Door Slams ]
01:04:51 - And the onions? - Tulips.
01:07:54 It's been three days.
01:10:30 All true, Lemani. The people are very angry.
01:15:48 A little place called Dennis Kelly.
01:18:25 Look, you must get away from here, all of you, at once.
01:24:53 Sister Ruth !
01:29:11 In the morning you'll wake up...
01:37:19 and the beggar maid.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,016
Dialogue density10.2 lines / min
First line00:00:35
Final line01:37:19
Production Record
DirectorEmeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
LanguageEnglish
Budget$424,000
IMDb votes29,342