Under Capricorn (1949): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Under Capricorn is a 1949 romantic drama directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Cecil Parker, Michael Wilding and Joseph Cotten. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Under Capricorn About?
The premise of Under Capricorn without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 19th-century colonial Australia, an Irish immigrant finds himself drawn to a woman struggling with inner turmoil. Her precarious circumstances are exploited by those around her, leading to a dangerous situation. He attempts to unravel the secrets of her past and protect her from the manipulative forces threatening her well-being, discovering a web of deceit and hidden agendas along the way.
Under Capricorn Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- australia
- childhood sweetheart
- period drama
- 1830s
- hitchcock and bergman
- hitchcock and cotten
- classic
- remade
- thunderstorm
- violence
- malevolence
- dinner party
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- drunken woman
- romanticism
- long take
- guilty secret
- based on a stage play
- landowner
- poisoned wine
- hallucination
- murder conviction
- director cameo appearance
- expatriate
- monologue
- poisoned drink
- keys
- romantic triangle
- cook
- servant
- irish woman abroad
- irishman abroad
- governor
- ex convict
- secret
- housekeeper
- fortune
- irishman
- sydney australia
- society
- shooting
- jealousy
- year 1831
- two word title
- shrunken head
- british colonial
- lack of confidence
- low self esteem
- irish woman
- new south wales australia
- wrongful arrest
Under Capricorn Cast
Cecil Parker leads the cast, with Michael Wilding and Joseph Cotten. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Alfred Hitchcock
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Under Capricorn Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Under Capricorn 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
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TMDB 60% User score
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Under Capricorn Plot Summary
What happens in Under Capricorn from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
It is the year 1831, and amidst the backdrop of British colonial ambition, King William IV has assigned a new governor, Cecil Parker, to oversee New South Wales in Australia. Dressed in a military redcoat and cocked hat, he speaks at the arrival ceremony, although his address is hindered by the unruly remarks of spectators.
Full summary
The whole story of Under Capricorn, scene by scene
Under Capricorn Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Under Capricorn ≣ 1949 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know Under Capricorn?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is appointed as the new governor of New South Wales in 'Under Capricorn'?
Under Capricorn Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Het Dodenmasker” and “Sotto il capricorno”.
- Also known as
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- Het Dodenmasker
- Sotto il capricorno
- Lady Henrietta
- Kapri Aşıklar
- Kapri Yıldızı
- Alfred Hitchcock's Under Capricorn
- Sklavin des Herzens
- Les Amants du Capricorne
- Il peccato di Lady Considine
- Atormentada
- Под знаком Козерога
- תחת חוג הגדי
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- Sob o Signo de Capricórnio
- A Baktérítő alatt
- Pod obratníkem Kozoroha
- Sub Capricorn
- Kauriin merkeissä
- Под знака на Козирога
- 风流夜合花
- Στον Αστερισμό του Αιγόκερω
- 염소자리
- 山羊座のもとに
- Sota Capricorn
- Bajo el signo de capricornio
- Kapri Aşıkları
- Mežāža zīmē
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Under Capricorn FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Under Capricorn, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Under Capricorn?
Under Capricorn runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Under Capricorn released?
Under Capricorn was released on October 8, 1949.
Who directed Under Capricorn?
Under Capricorn was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
More films by Alfred Hitchcock Who is in the cast of Under Capricorn?
Under Capricorn stars Cecil Parker, Michael Wilding and Joseph Cotten, among 10 credited actors.
How is Under Capricorn rated?
Under Capricorn has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 61 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Under Capricorn have a post-credit scene?
No. Under Capricorn has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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