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Black Narcissus   1947         N/R, 100 min. Genre: Drama Director: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger   Cast: Deborah Kerr, Jean Simmons, David Farrar, Flora Robson, Sabu, Kathleen Byron, Esmond Knight, Judith Furse, Jenny Laird, May Hallatt, Shaun Noble, Eddie Whaley Jr., Nancy(2) Roberts   When five nuns, led by Sister Clodagh (Deborah Kerr), set up a mission in the Himalayas, they are beset with the problems of isolation and inclement weather. Hoping to lessen their problems, they enlist the aid of a British agent, Mr. Dean (David Farrar). Photography is excellent. Oscars were received for Best Art Direction/Set Decoration and Cinematography. Cast Deborah Kerr Sister Clodagh Jean Simmons Kanchi David Farrar Mr. Dean Flora Robson Sister Philippa Sabu Young General Kathleen Byron Sister Ruth Esmond Knight Old General Judith Furse Sister Briony Jenny Laird Sister Honey May Hallatt Angu Ayah Shaun Noble Con Eddie Whaley Jr. Joseph Anthony Nancy(2) Roberts Mother Dorothea