Deborah Kerr, Sabu, David Farrar, Flora Robson, Esmond Knight, Jean Simmons, Kathleen Byron, Jenny Laird, Judith Furse, May Hallatt, Eddie Whaley Jr., Shaun Noble, Nancy Roberts. Originally released as a motion picture in 1947. Based on the novel by Rumer Godden. Special features: video introduction; audio commentary; The audacious adventurer: video piece discussing the film and director; Profile of Black narcissus: documentary featuring members of the production team; Painting with light documentary; theatrical trailer; booklet with essay by critic Kent Jones.
Summary:
A group of Anglican nuns runs into trouble when they try to start a hospital and a school in the Himalayas.
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