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Under Capricorn

Under Capricorn

Drama · History · 1949

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.

Movie details

Under Capricorn

“Mystery, murder and passion from the master of suspense!”

1949 Drama · History 1h 58m

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6.0 / 10

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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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Under Capricorn?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Alfred Hitchcock

Written by

Margaret Linden · Hume Cronyn · John Colton · James Bridie

Ingrid Bergman

Ingrid Bergman

Lady Henrietta Flusky

Joseph Cotten

Joseph Cotten

Sam Flusky

Michael Wilding

Michael Wilding

Charles Adare

Margaret Leighton

Margaret Leighton

Milly

Cecil Parker

Cecil Parker

The Governor

Denis O'Dea

Denis O'Dea

Mr. Corrigan

Jack Watling

Jack Watling

Winter

Court is in session

Put Under Capricorn on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.