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Kind Hearts and Coronets
🎬 Movie

Kind Hearts and Coronets

1949 · 104 min Comedy Crime
7.6 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Robert Hamer

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Dennis Price

Dennis Price

Louis Mazzini / His Father

Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness

The D'Ascoyne Family: The Duke / The Banker / The Parson / The General / The Admiral / Young Ascoyne / Young Henry / Lady Agatha

Joan Greenwood

Joan Greenwood

Sibella

Valerie Hobson

Valerie Hobson

Edith D'Ascoyne

Audrey Fildes

Audrey Fildes

Mama

Miles Malleson

Miles Malleson

The Hangman

Clive Morton

Clive Morton

The Prison Governor

John Penrose

John Penrose

Lionel Holland

Cecil Ramage

Cecil Ramage

Crown Counsel

Hugh Griffith

Hugh Griffith

Lord High Steward

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