Kind Hearts and Coronets 1949 colorized (Dennis Price, Alec Guinness)

Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) - Colorized Edition
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Synopsis
"Kind Hearts and Coronets" (1949), now colorized, is a brilliant British dark comedy that masterfully blends wit, satire, and murder. Directed by Robert Hamer, the film stars Dennis Price as a cunning social climber who embarks on a calculated killing spree to secure his place as Duke of D'Ascoyne. Featuring Alec Guinness in an unforgettable performance as eight different members of the aristocratic D'Ascoyne family, this classic is a pinnacle of British black humor.

The story follows Louis Mazzini (Dennis Price), a distant relative of the wealthy D'Ascoyne lineage, who has been denied his noble birthright. Determined to claim the dukedom, Louis methodically eliminates each heir standing in his way—through a series of elaborate, darkly humorous murders. But as his plan nears success, love, betrayal, and unforeseen complications threaten his meticulously crafted scheme.

Filled with razor-sharp dialogue, clever twists, and a wickedly satirical look at the British class system, "Kind Hearts and Coronets" remains one of the greatest British films of all time. The colorized version enhances the film’s lush Edwardian setting and the striking contrast between its refined society and Louis' ruthless ambition.

Cast and Crew
Director: Robert Hamer
Producer: Michael Balcon
Screenplay: Robert Hamer, John Dighton

Cast:

Dennis Price as Louis Mazzini
Alec Guinness as The D'Ascoyne Family (8 roles)
Valerie Hobson as Edith D'Ascoyne
Joan Greenwood as Sibella Holland
Miles Malleson as The Hangman
Clive Morton as The Prison Governor
Cinematography: Douglas Slocombe
Music: Ernest Irving
Editing: Peter Tanner
Production Company: Ealing Studios
Release Date: 1949
Runtime: 106 minutes

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