Rent Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949)

4.2 of 5 from 273 ratings
1h 42min
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Synopsis:
Louis Mazzini's mother belongs to the aristocratic family D'Ascoyne, but she ran away with an opera singer. Therefore, she and Louis (Dennis Price) were rejected by the D'Ascoynes. Once adult, Louis decides to avenges his mother and him, by becoming the next Duke (Alec Guinness) of the family. Murdering every potential successor is clearly the safest way to achieve his goal.
Actors:
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Directors:
Producers:
Michael Balcon
Writers:
Roy Horniman, Robert Hamer, John Dighton, Nancy Mitford
Studio:
Optimum
Genres:
Classics, Comedy
Collections:
Award Winners, The Biggest Oscar Snubs: Part 1, Top 10 British Actresses of the 1940s, Top 100 BFI Films, Top Films
BBFC:
Release Date:
13/11/2006
Run Time:
102 minutes
Languages:
English LPCM Mono
Subtitles:
None
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3
Colour:
B & W
BBFC:
Release Date:
05/09/2011
Run Time:
106 minutes
Languages:
English LPCM Mono
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3
Colour:
B & W
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • Audio Commentary with Peter Bradshaw, Terence Davies & Matthew Guinness
  • John Landis Introduction
  • Dennis Price: Those British Faces
  • BBC Radio 3 The Essay - British Cinema of the 1940s: Kind Hearts & Coronets Audio Featurette
  • Alternative American Ending
  • Restoration Comparison
  • Behind the Scenes Stills Gallery
  • Excerpt from BECTU History Project interview with Douglas Slocombe
  • Trailer
BBFC:
Release Date:
22/04/2024
Run Time:
106 minutes
Languages:
English
Subtitles:
None
DVD Regions:
Region 0 (All)
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.37:1
Colour:
B & W
BLU-RAY Regions:
(0) All
Bonus:
  • New - Audio commentary with film writer and critic Kat Ellinger
  • Once More with Ealing featurette with critic Peter Bradshaw and filmmakers Whit Stillman, Paul King, Stephen Woolley
  • John Landis Introduction
  • Audio commentary with Peter Bradshaw, Terence Davies and Matthew Guiness
  • Dennis Price: Those British Faces
  • Alternative US Ending
  • BFI's Introducing Ealing Studios
  • Behind the Scenes Stills Gallery
  • Costume Stills Gallery
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Reviews (5) of Kind Hearts and Coronets

English - like what it should be spoke... - Kind Hearts and Coronets review by JK

Spoiler Alert
11/06/2019

This film is a true classic. What an absolute joy to be able to hear every word the actors say with such clarity. It was music to the ears as opposed to today's mumblings in Dolby Stereo where you need subtitles to understand the gist of what is being said even in what is supposed to be your own language.

The script is as sharp and sparkling today as it was in the 40's/50's when Ealing Comedies were at their peak.

Were Dennis Price and Joan Greenwood really that thin though?

2 out of 3 members found this review helpful.

Alec Guinness and Derek Price at their best . - Kind Hearts and Coronets review by JJ

Spoiler Alert
14/04/2020

A wonderful slightly black comedy which left you feeling you shouldn’t be laughing but were . Great character portrayals with a perfect level of exaggeration. The final moments were perfect. 

2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.

Classic Ealing Studios. - Kind Hearts and Coronets review by CP Customer

Spoiler Alert
02/04/2007

A good film that shows the best of what was Ealing Studios. In a way, after seeing the film, made me miss what we had all those years ago. The magical script, even though a bit cringe worthy in some places, really adds to the clever story line.

If not a fan of 'classic british' films - then maybe not a good one to start off with - but if you have never seen many Alec Guinness films apart from Star Wars or lady killers.. then watch this. Really does show what a talented actor he was.

1 out of 2 members found this review helpful.

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