Review of Black Narcissus (1947) by Jason C — 18 Jul 2007

Brilliant hitchcockian thriller about a group of nuns converting an old himalayan brothel into a convent... powell and pressberger are always brilliant.

This review of Black Narcissus (1947) was written by Jason C on 18 Jul 2007.

Black Narcissus has generally received very positive reviews.

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