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Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) 8.1
A distant poor relative of the Duke of D'Ascoyne plots to inherit the title by murdering the eight other heirs who stand ahead of him in the line of succession. Director:Robert Hamer |
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Cast
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| Dennis Price | ... |
Louis
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| Valerie Hobson | ... |
Edith
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| Alec Guinness | ... |
The D'Ascoyne Family: The Duke /
The Banker /
The Parson /
The General /
The Admiral /
Young Ascoyne /
Young Henry /
Lady Agatha
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Audrey Fildes | ... |
Mama
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Miles Malleson | ... |
The Hangman
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Clive Morton | ... |
The Prison Governor
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John Penrose | ... |
Lionel
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Cecil Ramage | ... |
Crown Counsel
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| Hugh Griffith | ... |
Lord High Steward
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John Salew | ... |
Mr. Perkins
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Eric Messiter | ... |
Burgoyne
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Lyn Evans | ... |
The Farmer
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Barbara Leake | ... |
The Schoolmistress
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Peggy Ann Clifford | ... |
Maud
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Louis Mazzini's mother belongs to the aristocratic family D'Ascoyne, but she ran away with an opera singer. Therefore, she and Louis were rejected by the D'Ascoynes. Once adult, Louis decides to avenges his mother and him, by becoming the next Duke of the family. Murdering every potential successor is clearly the safest way to achieve his goal... Written by Yepok
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A hilarious study in the gentle art of murder. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
UKLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
14 June 1950 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
As Oito Vítimas See more »Company Credits
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Runtime:
Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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Warder in Jail: Good evening, Mr. Elliot.
The Hangman: Good evening.
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The Aria is
from Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (as Mozart)
Libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte (uncredited)
The music is played by The Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted by Ernest Irving
Sung by an unidentified solist
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Alec Guinness nearly drowned in the scene where The Admiral goes down with his sinking ship. Guinness was held down by wires while the set filled up with water. Once the scene was wrapped, the crew started to leave until one technician suddenly realised that they had forgotten to release the actor from the wires holding him underwater. He immediately dove into the waters with some wire-cutters and freed Guinness. Fortunately for all concerned, Guinness took great pride in his ability to hold his breath for long periods of time. See more »Goofs
The first murder that Louis Mazzini commits involves him swimming fully dressed underwater to release a boat from its moorings. In spite of having brought no change of clothes or even a towel, he is shown shortly after committing the murder paddling down the river with his clothes bone dry. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Warder in Jail: Good evening, Mr. Elliot.
The Hangman: Good evening.
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Crazy Credits
The opening credits list photos of the 4 leading actors with their character names; in the case of Alec Guinness, 8 photos of the 8 characters he plays are shown, along with the one character name of "The D'Ascoyne Family." In the end credits, the 8 character names are listed for him. See more »Soundtracks
"Il mio tesoro intanto"The Aria is
from Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (as Mozart)
Libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte (uncredited)
The music is played by The Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted by Ernest Irving
Sung by an unidentified solist
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"Kind Hearts and Coronets" is really an essay in acting from one of Britain's greatest, Sir Alec Guinness, and what better way to remember him than the film which gave him eight roles to play? True, one or two are barely given time to register before Dennis Price dispatches them (Lady Agatha would have been interesting as a fully rounded character), but those which are developed - Henry, the photography enthusiast in particular, are cleverly played and memorable. Price also does well in his role. The ladies - Joan Greenwood and Valerie Hobson - are excellent. The great strength of this film is in its black humour, and of course in its delicious twist ending. I can't bear to think of it remade with a 2000's gloss.