Kind Hearts and Coronets (70th Anniversary - 4K Restoration)

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Stuart McLean

Certificate: U
Running Time: 1Hr 46 Mins
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Release Date: 24/06/2019
Content Type: Movie

Synopsis:
June 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the original UK release of KIND HEARTS & CORONETS, the jewel in Ealing Studios’ crown, and arguably one of the finest British films ever made. To celebrate this anniversary STUDIOCANAL are proud to announce that KIND HEARTS & CORONETS will be returning to cinemas in gloriously restored 4K, on June 7th 2019. A stunning Collector’s Edition will follow as part of STUDIOCANAL’S Vintage Classics Collection on June 24th 2019.
Hailing from the Golden-Age of Ealing comedies (Passport to Pimlico and Whisky Galore! also turn 70 this year) KIND HEARTS & CORONETS stars Dennis Price as the debonair yet impoverished Louis Mazzini, the would-be Duke of Chalfont whose mother was disinherited by her noble family, the D’Ascoynes, for marrying beneath her. When her dying wish to be buried in the family crypt is refused, Louis vows to avenge his mother and work his way up the family tree, by engaging in the gentle art of murder. One by one he attempts to kill off the eight successors that stand in the way of his becoming Duke –all played by Alec Guinness in an unforgettable tour-de-force performance.
Directed by Robert Hamer (who co-wrote the screenplay with John Dighton) KIND HEARTS & CORONETS also stars Joan Greenwood as the husky-voiced siren Sibella and Valerie Hobson as the refined and virtuous Edith D’Ascoyne, both of whom threaten to distract Louis from his murderous quest.
A wonderfully entertaining combination of biting class satire, hilarious farce and pitch-black comedy, this story of a suave and elegant serial murderer is as sharp and funny today as ever.

Special Features:
The Collector’s Edition includes the restored film on Blu-ray, DVD plus booklet, art cards and theatrical poster.

Once More with Ealing - a brand new featurette including interviews with filmmakers Whit Stillman, Paul King, Stephen Woolley and critic Peter Bradshaw discussing their love for Ealing and the brilliant legacy of Kind Hearts & Coronets

Audio Commentary with Terence Davies, Peter Bradshaw and Matthew Guinness

Alternate US Ending + commentary;

John Landis intro

BFI’s Introducing Ealing Studios

Those British Faces: Dennis Price

Behind the Scenes stills gallery

Costumes stills gallery