Under Capricorn (1949)

Drama

In 1831, Irishman Charles Adare travels to Australia to start a new life with the help of his cousin who has just been appointed governor. When he arrives he meets powerful landowner and ex-convict, Sam Flusky, who wants to do a business deal with him. Whilst attending a dinner party at Flusky's house, Charles meets Flusky's wife Henrietta who he had known as a child back in Ireland. Henrietta is an alcoholic and seems to be on the verge of madness.

Updated May 9 2020

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US -

1949-09-08

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Keywords:

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FACTS

Runtime: 108 mins Rating: 6.5 Tag Line: Mystery, murder and passion from the master of suspense!

Cast

Alfred Hitchcock

Man at Governor's Reception

Ingrid Bergman

Lady Henrietta Flusky

Joseph Cotten

Sam Flusky

Harcourt Williams

The Old Beggar (voice)

Cecil Parker

Gr/Cpt Bascombe

Michael Wilding

Charles Adare

Margaret Leighton

Milly

Denis O'Dea

Mr. Corrigan

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