About

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 Cloda...

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Written by

Michael Powell (Writer)
Emeric Pressburger (Writer)
Rumer Godden (Novel)

Runtime

100 minutes

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

Tagline

A story of exquisite yearning in a strange and beautiful land. Towering over the screen ... as the mountains that saw it happen.

Cast

Keywords

mountain based on novel or book india forbidden love himalaya nun bengal

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Lists

#165 on 1,000 greatest films They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?

#236 on Empire's 500 Greatest Movies Of All Time Empire

#2 on 500 Essential Cult Movies Jennifer Eiss

1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Steven Jay Schneider

Awards

Oscar for Best Cinematography, Color

Oscar for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color