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Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949)

โ€œHe chopped down the family tree...โ€

7.6/10 ยท 627 votes 1h 44m nr ComedyCrime

#3 of 4 films from 1949 #224 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Robert Hamer ยท Written by John Dighton, Robert Hamer, Roy Horniman

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Overview

When his mother eloped with an Italian opera singer, Louis Mazzini was cut off from her aristocratic family. After the family refuses to let her be buried in the family mausoleum, Louis avenges his mother's death by attempting to murder every family member who stands between himself and the family fortune. But when he finds himself torn between his longtime love and the widow of one of his victims, his plans go awry.

Cast

Dennis Priceas Louis Mazzini / His Father
Alec Guinnessas The D'Ascoyne Family: The Duke / The Banker / The Parson / The General / The Admiral / Young Ascoyne / Young Henry / Lady Agatha
Joan Greenwoodas Sibella
Valerie Hobsonas Edith D'Ascoyne
Audrey Fildesas Mama
Miles Mallesonas The Hangman
Clive Mortonas The Prison Governor
John Penroseas Lionel Holland
Cecil Ramageas Crown Counsel
Hugh Griffithas Lord High Steward
John Salewas Mr. Perkins
Eric Messiteras Inspector Burgoyne
Lyn Evansas The Farmer
Barbara Leakeas The Schoolmistress

Facts

Release dateJune 23, 1949
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) โ€” about the same as the 1949 average of 98 min
GenresComedy, Crime
LanguageEN
IMDbtt0041546

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Questions

How long is Kind Hearts and Coronets?
Kind Hearts and Coronets runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is Kind Hearts and Coronets worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 627 votes, which places it #3 of 4 films released in 1949 in this index (top 50%) and #224 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Kind Hearts and Coronets?
Kind Hearts and Coronets was directed by Robert Hamer.
Who stars in Kind Hearts and Coronets?
Dennis Price as Louis Mazzini / His Father; Alec Guinness as The D'Ascoyne Family: The Duke / The Banker / The Parson / The General / The Admiral / Young Ascoyne / Young Henry / Lady Agatha; Joan Greenwood as Sibella; Valerie Hobson as Edith D'Ascoyne; Audrey Fildes as Mama; Miles Malleson as The Hangman.
What is Kind Hearts and Coronets rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Kind Hearts and Coronets?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/63417.

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