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Kind Hearts and Coronets
Feature Film
7.6 / 10

Kind Hearts and Coronets

"He chopped down the family tree..."

1949-06-23
104 mins
Comedy, Crime

Narrative Synopsis

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.

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Narrative DNA Intelligence

Pacing

Brisk & Engaging

Complexity

8 / 10

Ending Impact

Uplifting Closure

Vibe Tone

Adrenaline-Charged

Narrative Assessment:

Calculated narrative telemetry highlights notable thematic precision within Comedy. With an established critical baseline of 7.6/10, the plot emphasizes brisk & engaging pacing paired with an ending characterized by uplifting closure.

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Key Personnel & Cast

Dennis Price

Dennis Price

Louis Mazzini / His Father

Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness

The D'Ascoyne Family: The Duke / The Banker / The Parson / The General / The Admiral / Young Ascoyne / Young Henry / Lady Agatha

Joan Greenwood

Joan Greenwood

Sibella

Valerie Hobson

Valerie Hobson

Edith D'Ascoyne

Audrey Fildes

Audrey Fildes

Mama

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Miles Malleson

The Hangman

Thematic Neighbours

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Kind Hearts and Coronets delivers structured thematic storytelling within the Comedy landscape. Holding an audience consensus score of 7.6/10 over a 104 minutes runtime and centered on the premise "He chopped down the family tree...", it stands out as a compelling watch for enthusiasts of the genre.
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