Under Capricorn (1949)
Mystery, murder and passion from the master of suspense!
Starring Ingrid Bergman, Joseph Cotten, Michael Wilding
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
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.
Runtime: 108 min.
Rating: 6.2
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom
Genres: Drama
Keywords: loss of loved one,love of one's life,immigrant,penitentiary,class society,australia,run away,alcoholism,19th century
Cast
Lady Henrietta Flusky
Sam Flusky
Charles Adare
Milly
The Governor
Mr. Corrigan
Winter
The Coachman
Mr. Potter
Mr. Banks
The Reverend Smiley
Man at Governor's Reception