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Kasper Løvborg
rated 9

A comedy classic that will make you salute the genius of Sir Alec Guinness.

3 years ago
erwin
rated 9

Alec Guinness, Alec Guinness og Alec Guinness.

1 year ago
Critic Bob Mccabe
rated 10

...remains a jewel in the crown of the finest comedy production line Britain ever saw.

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Cast & Crew

Robert Hamer
Director
Miles Malleson
As The Hangman
Dennis Price
As Louis Mazzini / His Father
Richard Wattis
As Defence Counsel (uncredited)
Laurence Naismith
As Warder in Jail (uncredited)
John Salew
As Mr. Perkins
Alec Guinness
As The D'Ascoyne Family: The Duke / The Banker / The Parson / The General / The Admiral / Young Ascoyne / Young Henry / Lady Agatha

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Kind Hearts and Coronets is a dark comedy film that tells the story of Louis Mazzini, a man who seeks revenge against his wealthy and powerful family who have wronged him and his mother. Louis, played by Dennis Price, plans to murder all eight of his relatives who stand in his way to inherit the family title, and does so with clever and unexpected methods. However, his triumph is short-lived as he is arrested and convicted of a murder he did not commit, and ultimately must choose between two women who are both in love with him. The film explores themes of revenge, class, and sexual repression, and features Alec Guinness in multiple roles as Louis' victims.

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Kind Hearts and Coronets was released in theaters on June 14, 1950.