Under Capricorn
“Mystery, murder and passion from the master of suspense!”
Synopsis
A British ex-convict in colonial Australia and his fragile wife, haunted by the past crime that binds them, struggle to rebuild their lives when a young newcomer stirs long-buried passions and secrets.
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Under Capricorn ≣ 1949 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-05
Top Cast
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Ingrid Bergman
Lady Henrietta Flusky
Joseph Cotten
Sam Flusky
Michael Wilding
Hon. Charles Adare
Margaret Leighton
Milly
Cecil Parker
The Governor
Denis O'Dea
Mr. Corrigan
Jack Watling
Winter
Harcourt Williams
The Coachman
John Ruddock
Mr. Potter
Bill Shine
Mr. Banks
Victor Lucas
The Rev. Smiley
Ronald Adam
Mr. Riggs
Francis de Wolff
Major Wilkins
G.H. Mulcaster
Dr. Macallister
Olive Sloane
Sal
Maureen Delaney
Flo
Julia Lang
Susan
Betty McDermott
Martha
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
October 8, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 17, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.6x
-$1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Hume Cronyn, James Bridie, Peter Ustinov, Marjorie Bowen, Joseph Shearing
- Original Score
- Richard Addinsell
- Original Title
- Under Capricorn
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Transatlantic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Hume Cronyn, James Bridie, Peter Ustinov, Marjorie Bowen, Joseph Shearing, Helen Simpson, John Colton, Margaret Linden
Richard Addinsell
Jack Cardiff
Bert Bates
Sidney Bernstein, Alfred Hitchcock
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Bernstein
Producer
Jack Cardiff
Director of Photography
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Producer
Bert Bates
Editor
Richard Addinsell
Original Music Composer
John Colton
Writer
Hume Cronyn
Screenplay
James Bridie
Screenplay
Roger K. Furse
Costume Design
Peter Ustinov
Screenplay
Margaret Linden
Writer
Marjorie Bowen
Screenplay
Julia Squire
Costume Design
Joseph Shearing
Screenplay
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
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Under Capricorn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Under Capricorn about?
A British ex-convict in colonial Australia and his fragile wife, haunted by the past crime that binds them, struggle to rebuild their lives when a young newcomer stirs long-buried passions and secrets.
Who directed Under Capricorn?
Under Capricorn was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in Under Capricorn?
The principal cast of Under Capricorn includes Ingrid Bergman, Joseph Cotten, Michael Wilding, Margaret Leighton, Cecil Parker.
When was Under Capricorn released and how long is it?
Under Capricorn was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of Under Capricorn?
Under Capricorn had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $1.5M at the worldwide box office (0.6 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Under Capricorn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Under Capricorn was composed by Richard Addinsell.
Is Under Capricorn based on a book or true story?
Under Capricorn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Helen Simpson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Under Capricorn?
Under Capricorn holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).