Kind Hearts and Coronets

Kind Hearts and Coronets

Directed by Robert Hamer
19491hr 44min

In a tale as darkly comedic as it is twisted, "Kind Hearts and Coronets" invites you into the devious mind of Louis Mazzini. Cut off from his aristocratic family due to his mother's scandalous elopement, Louis sets out on a macabre mission of revenge. With a gleam in his eye and murder on his mind, he meticulously plots the demise of every family member standing in the way of his rightful inheritance.

As Louis navigates the delicate dance of deception and death, unexpected complications arise in the form of love. Caught between loyalty to his long-time flame and the allure of a newfound widow, Louis finds himself entangled in a web of passion and peril. With each calculated move and razor-sharp wit, this classic film keeps you on the edge of your seat, wondering who will survive the deadly game of cat and mouse. Indulge in the deliciously wicked world of "Kind Hearts and Coronets" as it unravels a tale of betrayal, ambition, and the ultimate price of revenge.

Cast

Alec Guinness

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

Alec Guinness

Hugh Griffith

Lord High Steward

Hugh Griffith

Valerie Hobson

Edith D'Ascoyne

Valerie Hobson

Miles Malleson

The Hangman

Miles Malleson

Laurence Naismith

Warder in Jail (uncredited)

Laurence Naismith

Arthur Lowe

The Reporter

Arthur Lowe

Dennis Price

Louis Mazzini / His Father

Dennis Price

Joan Greenwood

Sibella

Joan Greenwood

Clive Morton

The Prison Governor

Clive Morton

Richard Wattis

Defence Counsel (uncredited)

Richard Wattis

Jeremy Spenser

Young Louis (uncredited)

Jeremy Spenser

Cecil Ramage

Crown Counsel

Cecil Ramage

Carol White

Young Sibella (uncredited)

Carol White

Peggy Ann Clifford

Maud Redpole

Peggy Ann Clifford

Peter Gawthorne

First Lord Delivering Verdict (uncredited)

Peter Gawthorne

John Penrose

Lionel Holland

John Penrose

Harold Young

Captain (uncredited)

Harold Young

John Salew

Mr. Perkins

John Salew

Barbara Leake

The Schoolmistress

Barbara Leake

Audrey Fildes

Anne Valery

The Girl in the Punt

Anne Valery

Gordon Phillott

Clerk of Parliament (uncredited)

Gordon Phillott

Lyn Evans

The Farmer

Lyn Evans

Eric Messiter

Inspector Burgoyne

Eric Messiter

Cavan Malone

Young Graham (uncredited)

Cavan Malone

Leslie Handford

Gamekeeper Hoskins (uncredited)

Leslie Handford

Molly Hamley-Clifford

Lady Redpole (uncredited)

Molly Hamley-Clifford

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