Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) movie poster

Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949)

"He chopped down the family tree..."
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๐Ÿ‘ 88%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 100% (RT: 100%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyCrime

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Director
Robert Hamer
Runtime
1h 44m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.6/10 (593 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
Cast
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
Miles Malleson as The Hangman
Clive Morton as The Prison Governor
John Penrose as Lionel Holland
Yes. 88% of real audiences liked it based on 593 votes. Critics gave it 100%.
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Kind Hearts and Coronets was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 1949 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Kind Hearts and Coronets is a 1949 comedy, crime film directed by Robert Hamer. 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. The film has been rated by 593 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Kind Hearts and Coronets delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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