Under Capricorn (1949)
Mystery, murder and passion from the master of suspense!
A British ex-convict in colonial Australia and his fragile wife, haunted by the past crime that binds them, struggle to rebuild their lives when a young newcomer stirs long-buried passions and secrets.
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: September 8, 1949
Cast
- Ingrid Bergman - Lady Henrietta Flusky
- Joseph Cotten - Sam Flusky
- Michael Wilding - Charles Adare
- Margaret Leighton - Milly
- Cecil Parker - The Governor
- Denis O'Dea - Mr. Corrigan
- Jack Watling - Winter
- Harcourt Williams - The Coachman
- John Ruddock - Mr. Potter
- Bill Shine - Mr. Banks
Screenplay
- Helen Simpson (Novel)
- John Colton
- Hume Cronyn (Screenplay)
- James Bridie (Screenplay)
- Peter Ustinov (Screenplay)
Music: Richard Addinsell
Cinematography: Jack Cardiff
Editing: Bert Bates
Production: Transatlantic Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Addiction and Recovery, Epic Historical Stories, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
australia, immigrant, class society, love of one's life, loss of loved one, penitentiary, run away, alcoholism, 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Under Capricorn about?
- A British ex-convict in colonial Australia and his fragile wife, haunted by the past crime that binds them, struggle to rebuild their lives when a young newcomer stirs long-buried passions and secrets.
- Who directed Under Capricorn?
- Under Capricorn was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
- Who stars in Under Capricorn?
- Under Capricorn stars Ingrid Bergman, Joseph Cotten, Michael Wilding, Margaret Leighton, Cecil Parker, Denis O'Dea.
- How long is Under Capricorn?
- Under Capricorn has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is Under Capricorn?
- Under Capricorn is a Drama, History film.
- What is the budget of Under Capricorn?
- Under Capricorn had a budget of $3M.
- How much did Under Capricorn gross?
- Under Capricorn grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was Under Capricorn produced?
- Under Capricorn was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Under Capricorn?
- The themes of Under Capricorn include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Addiction and Recovery, Epic Historical Stories, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.