Kind Hearts and Coronets
1949, English. Directed by 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Kind Hearts and Coronets is streaming on Lionsgate+ and BFI Player in India.
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Cast & crew
- Robert HamerDirector
- Dennis PriceLouis Mazzini / His Father
- Alec GuinnessThe D'Ascoyne Family: The Duke / The Banker / The Parson / The General / The Admiral / Young Ascoyne / Young Henry / Lady Agatha
- Joan GreenwoodSibella
- Valerie HobsonEdith D'Ascoyne
- Audrey FildesMama
- Miles MallesonThe Hangman
- Clive MortonThe Prison Governor
- John PenroseLionel Holland
- Cecil RamageCrown Counsel
- Hugh GriffithLord High Steward
- John SalewMr. Perkins
- Eric MessiterInspector Burgoyne
Details
- Released
- 23 June 1949
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Robert Hamer, John Dighton
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What Kind Hearts and Coronets is based on
Kind Hearts and Coronets is based on Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal, a 1907 novel by Roy Horniman, published by Chatto & Windus.
Novel · 1907
Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal
By Roy Horniman
Published by Chatto & Windus
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Kind Hearts and Coronets: quick answers
Is Kind Hearts and Coronets worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 639 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Kind Hearts and Coronets?
Kind Hearts and Coronets runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Kind Hearts and Coronets have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Kind Hearts and Coronets. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Kind Hearts and Coronets parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Kind Hearts and Coronets is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Kind Hearts and Coronets on?
Kind Hearts and Coronets is streaming on Lionsgate+ and BFI Player in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Kind Hearts and Coronets?
If you liked Kind Hearts and Coronets, try The Ladykillers, The Lavender Hill Mob, The Green Man.
Who directed Kind Hearts and Coronets?
Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) was directed by Robert Hamer and stars Dennis Price, Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood.
What is Kind Hearts and Coronets based on?
Kind Hearts and Coronets is based on Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal, a 1907 novel by Roy Horniman, published by Chatto & Windus.