The read
Scores higher than 90% of the 420 1940s drama movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Metacritic86/100
573 audience votes
Key crew
- Michael PowellDirector
- Emeric PressburgerDirector
- Michael PowellWriter
- Emeric PressburgerWriter
- Brian EasdaleOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Deborah KerrSister Clodagh
- SabuThe Young General
- David FarrarMr. Dean
- Flora RobsonSister Philippa
- Esmond KnightThe Old General
- Jean SimmonsKanchi
- Kathleen ByronSister Ruth
- Jenny LairdSister Honey
- Judith FurseSister Briony
- May HallattAngu Ayah
- Eddie Whaley Jr.Joseph Anthony
- Shaun NobleCon
Stills
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Themes
based on novel or bookhimalaya mountain rangenunmountainforbidden loveindiabengal