Kind Hearts and Coronets
“He chopped down the family tree...”
Synopsis
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.
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Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) Original Trailer [HD]
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Top Cast
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Dennis Price
Louis Mazzini / His Father
Alec Guinness
The D'Ascoyne Family: The Duke / The Banker / The Parson / The General / The Admiral / Young Ascoyne / Young Henry / Lady Agatha
Joan Greenwood
Sibella
Valerie Hobson
Edith D'Ascoyne
Audrey Fildes
Mama
Miles Malleson
The Hangman
Clive Morton
The Prison Governor
John Penrose
Lionel Holland
Cecil Ramage
Crown Counsel
Hugh Griffith
Lord High Steward
John Salew
Mr. Perkins
Eric Messiter
Inspector Burgoyne
Lyn Evans
The Farmer
Barbara Leake
The Schoolmistress
Peggy Ann Clifford
Maud Redpole
Anne Valery
The Girl in the Punt
Arthur Lowe
The Reporter
Peter Gawthorne
First Lord Delivering Verdict (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 14, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 19, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Hamer
- Screenplay & Story
- John Dighton, Robert Hamer
- Original Score
- Ernest Irving
- Original Title
- Kind Hearts and Coronets
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios, J. Arthur Rank Organisation, Michael Balcon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Hamer
John Dighton, Robert Hamer, Roy Horniman
Ernest Irving
Douglas Slocombe
Peter Tanner
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Hamer
Director
John Dighton
Screenplay
Michael Balcon
Producer
Ernest Irving
Original Music Composer
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Peter Tanner
Editor
Robert Hamer
Screenplay
Anthony Mendleson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kind Hearts and Coronets
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What is Kind Hearts and Coronets about?
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.
Who directed Kind Hearts and Coronets?
Kind Hearts and Coronets was directed by Robert Hamer.
Who stars in Kind Hearts and Coronets?
The principal cast of Kind Hearts and Coronets includes Dennis Price, Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Valerie Hobson, Audrey Fildes.
When was Kind Hearts and Coronets released and how long is it?
Kind Hearts and Coronets was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Kind Hearts and Coronets?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kind Hearts and Coronets was composed by Ernest Irving.
Is Kind Hearts and Coronets based on a book or true story?
Kind Hearts and Coronets is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Roy Horniman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kind Hearts and Coronets?
Kind Hearts and Coronets holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).