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Under Capricorn (1949)

117 min  -  Crime | Romance  -   8 October 1949 (USA)
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In 1831, Irishman Charles Adare travels to Australia to start a new life with the help of his cousin who has just been appointed governor... See full summary »

Director:

Alfred Hitchcock

Writers:

John Colton (play), Margaret Linden (play), and 5 more credits »
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Under Capricorn -- In 1831, Irishman Charles Adare travels to Australia to start a new life with the help of his cousin who has just been appointed governor...
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ingrid Bergman ...
Joseph Cotten ...
Michael Wilding ...
Margaret Leighton Margaret Leighton ...
Cecil Parker Cecil Parker ...
The Governor
Denis O'Dea Denis O'Dea ...
Mr. Corrigan
Jack Watling Jack Watling ...
Winter
Harcourt Williams ...
The Coachman
John Ruddock John Ruddock ...
Mr. Potter
Bill Shine Bill Shine ...
Mr. Banks
Victor Lucas Victor Lucas ...
The Rev. Smiley
Ronald Adam Ronald Adam ...
Mr. Riggs
Francis De Wolff Francis De Wolff ...
Major Wilkins (as Francis de Wolff)
G.H. Mulcaster G.H. Mulcaster ...
Dr. Macallister
Olive Sloane Olive Sloane ...
Sal
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Storyline

In 1831, Irishman Charles Adare travels to Australia to start a new life with the help of his cousin who has just been appointed governor. When he arrives he meets powerful landowner and ex-convict Sam Flusky, who wants to do a business deal with him. Whilst attending a dinner party at Flusky's house, Charles meets Flusky's wife Henrietta who he had known as a child back in Ireland. Henrietta is an alcoholic and seems to be on the verge of madness. Written by Col Needham <col@imdb.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Ex Convict | Governor | Fortune | Housekeeper | Shooting  | See more »

Taglines:

Mystery, murder and passion from the master of suspense! See more »

Genres:

Crime | Romance

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Les amants du Capricorne See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Transatlantic Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | West Germany:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Narration at the beginning of the movie by Edmond O'Brien. See more »

Goofs

Audio/visual unsynchronized: (At 1:02:08) By way of mentioning an invitation to a ball, Charles tells Hattie and Sam, "Oh by the way, I have a bit of news for you," but his mouth is closed for much of the sentence. See more »