Kind Hearts and Coronets

Name: Kind Hearts and Coronets
Released: 1949-06-23
Rating: 7.622

7.6/10 (611)

·1949· 104 min

Director: Robert Hamer

"He chopped down the family tree..."

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.

Where to Watch

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Trailer

Cast

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

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Eric Messiter

Inspector Burgoyne

In brief

Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) is a comedy, crime film. With an average rating of 7.6/10 from 611 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 44min. You can stream it on: BFI Player Amazon Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Kind Hearts and Coronets online?

Kind Hearts and Coronets is available on the following streaming services: BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Kind Hearts and Coronets?

Kind Hearts and Coronets runs 104 minutes (1h 44min).

What rating does Kind Hearts and Coronets have?

Kind Hearts and Coronets has an average rating of 7.6/10 based on 611 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Kind Hearts and Coronets from?

Kind Hearts and Coronets was released in 1949.