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Under Capricorn (1949)

Release Date:	September 8 , 1949 (USA)
Written by:	John Colton Margaret Linden t (play) Helen Simpson (novel) Hume Cronyn (adaptation) James Bridie (screenplay)
Starring:	Ingrid Bergman and Joseph Cotten
Original Score :	Richard Addinsell
Cinematography:	Jack Cardiff
Edited by :	A.S. Bates
Running Time :	117 minutes
Filmed in :	Color
Aspect Ratio:	Academy - 1.33:1
Studio(s) :	Transatlantic Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures

Alfred Hitchcock's Cameo:

In Under Capricorn, Hitchcock makes a rare two appearances. About 5 mins in, look for Hitch in the town square during a parade. He will be wearing a blue coat and brown hat. About 10 mins in, Hitch is one of three men on the steps of Government House.

Plot Summary:

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.

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Cast List:

Ingrid Bergman	Lady Henrietta Flusky
Joseph Cotten	Sam Flusky
Michael Wilding	Hon. 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
Victor Lucas	The Rev. Smiley

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