Kind Hearts and Coronets

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐ŸŸก 40/100
Total warning time: 1m 45s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸข 20/100 (30s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:45:30 - 00:46:00] Mild flirtation and suggestive dialogue.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸข 0/100 (0s)
Violence: ๐ŸŸก 50/100 (1m 10s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:30:15 - 00:30:45] A character is poisoned off-screen.
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [01:05:20 - 01:06:00] A character is shot and killed.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸข 10/100 (5s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 10/100 [00:15:10 - 00:15:15] Mild profanity.
Kind Hearts and Coronets
Year: 1949
Certificate: U
Runtime: 106 min
Genre: Comedy, Crime
IMDB: 8
Votes: 34485
Director: Robert Hamer
Stars: Dennis Price, Alec Guinness, Valerie Hobson, Joan Greenwood
Overview: A distant poor relative of the Duke D'Ascoyne plots to inherit the title by murdering the eight other heirs who stand ahead of him in the line of succession.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who plays multiple roles in 'Kind Hearts and Coronets'?
A: Alec Guinness plays multiple roles in 'Kind Hearts and Coronets'. He portrays eight different members of the D'Ascoyne family, showcasing his remarkable versatility as an actor.
Q: What is the plot of 'Kind Hearts and Coronets'?
A: The plot follows Louis Mazzini (Dennis Price), a distant heir to the Dukedom of the D'Ascoyne family, who systematically murders the eight relatives standing in his way to the title. The film is a dark comedy that satirizes the British class system.
Q: Who are the main female leads in 'Kind Hearts and Coronets'?
A: The main female leads are Valerie Hobson, who plays Edith D'Ascoyne, and Joan Greenwood, who portrays Sibella Holland. Both characters play significant roles in Louis Mazzini's life and his quest for the dukedom.
Q: Is 'Kind Hearts and Coronets' based on a novel?
A: Yes, 'Kind Hearts and Coronets' is loosely based on the 1907 novel 'Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal' by Roy Horniman. The film adapts the premise but makes significant changes to the characters and plot.
Q: What genre does 'Kind Hearts and Coronets' belong to?
A: 'Kind Hearts and Coronets' is a black comedy and satire. It combines elements of crime and drama with a humorous take on the British aristocracy and social climbing.