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"Black Narcissus" quotes

Black Narcissus poster
A group of nuns struggle to establish a convent in the Himalayas, while isolation, extreme weather, altitude, and culture clashes all conspire to drive the well-intentioned missionaries mad.

Director: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Writer: Rumer Godden, Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Production: N/A
Genre: drama
Year: 1947
MetaScore: 86/100
ImdbRating: 7.7
BoxOffice: N/A
Released: 01 Dec 1947
Awards: Won 2 Oscars. 5 wins & 1 nomination total

28 Clips

Go and tell Sister Clodagh I wish to speak with her - Black Narcissus 00:07 Go and tell Sister Clodagh I wish to speak with her He's not black They all look alike to me - Black Narcissus 00:05 He's not black They all look alike to me Do you like it Sister Ruth It's called Black Narcissus - Black Narcissus 00:19 Do you like it Sister Ruth It's called Black Narcissus The agent at Mopu is an Englishman - Black Narcissus 00:04 The agent at Mopu is an Englishman Sister Clodagh - Black Narcissus 00:24 Sister Clodagh We all need discipline - Black Narcissus 00:11 We all need discipline General Toda Rai - Black Narcissus 00:37 General Toda Rai You will receive them for me - Black Narcissus 00:20 You will receive them for me A convent in this house - Black Narcissus 00:13 A convent in this house I'm the general's agent - Black Narcissus 00:48 I'm the general's agent What can you do with them - Black Narcissus 00:08 What can you do with them The schoolroom is overflowing with children - Black Narcissus 00:09 The schoolroom is overflowing with children Sister Briony - Black Narcissus 00:15 Sister Briony The superior of all is the servant of all - Black Narcissus 00:06 The superior of all is the servant of all Well I really don't know what to do - Black Narcissus 00:07 Well I really don't know what to do Do you see that crate - Black Narcissus 00:15 Do you see that crate Algebra with the mathematical Sister - Black Narcissus 00:19 Algebra with the mathematical Sister Give her responsibility - Black Narcissus 00:15 Give her responsibility You are objectionable when sober - Black Narcissus 00:06 You are objectionable when sober You said you'd give us till the rains break - Black Narcissus 00:36 You said you'd give us till the rains break Remember a community is not a class of girls - Black Narcissus 00:39 Remember a community is not a class of girls Now listen - Black Narcissus 00:30 Now listen Please come and help the fat lady who has questions - Black Narcissus 00:44 Please come and help the fat lady who has questions And you will do everything for them that they want doing - Black Narcissus 01:47 And you will do everything for them that they want doing At the house of women - Black Narcissus 02:35 At the house of women I have invited some ladies to stay here - Black Narcissus 02:36 I have invited some ladies to stay here Reverend Mother - Black Narcissus 00:56 Reverend Mother We may proceed with our plans at Mopu - Black Narcissus 00:57 We may proceed with our plans at Mopu

Cast

Sister Clodagh - Deborah Kerr
Sister Philippa - Flora Robson
Sister Honey - Jenny Laird
Sister Briony - Judith Furse
Sister Ruth - Kathleen Byron
All Cast