Kind Hearts and Coronets 1949
“He chopped down the family tree...”
What is Kind Hearts and Coronets?
Kind Hearts and Coronets is a film first released in 1949. Catalogued under Comedy, Crime.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1949
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 23, 1949
- Studios
- Ealing Studios, J. Arthur Rank Organisation, Michael Balcon Productions
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime
- Updated
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Overview
Kind Hearts and Coronets is a film first released in 1949. Catalogued under Comedy, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Ealing Studios, J. Arthur Rank Organisation, Michael Balcon Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A cut-off heir plots to murder his aristocratic relatives to claim the family fortune.”
- features Alec Guinness playing multiple roles
- classic British comedy from Ealing Studios
- features plots involving murder
- older black and white film style may not suit all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy classic British comedies about a distant heir plotting to claim a dukedom.
The film involves comedic crime and murder plots in a classic cinematic style.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Kind Hearts and Coronets released?
The film was released in 1949.
Who directed or wrote the film?
John Dighton is known as a writer for the film.
Who stars in the film?
It features Dennis Price, Joan Greenwood, Valerie Hobson, and Alec Guinness.
What is the plot of the film about?
A distant heir to a dukedom plots to murder members of his estranged family who stand between him and the family fortune.
Is the film related to a book?
The plot is loosely based on the novel Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal by Roy Horniman.
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