
The Captive Heart
The Captive Heart
Release: 1946-04-29·Runtime: 104m·★ 6.4
DramaWar
A series of stories about the lives and loves of men in a Prisoner of War camp over five years. The main story is of Hasek (Redgrave) a Czech soldier who needs to keep his identity a secret from the Nazis. To do this, he poses as a dead English Officer and corresponds with the man's wife. Other inmates’ stories are also revealed. Location shooting in the British occupied part of Germany adds believability.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Ealing Studios
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Jack Warneras Cpl. Ted Horsfall
Gordon Jacksonas Lt. David Lennox
Frederick Leisteras Mr. Mowbray
Gladys Hensonas Mrs. Horsfall
Meriel Forbesas Beryl Curtiss
Ralph Michaelas Capt. Thurston R.A.M.C.
Torin Thatcheras Repatriation Official (uncredited)
Michael Redgraveas Capt. Karel Hasek
Grace Arnoldas Official (uncredited)
Mervyn Johnsas Pte. Evans
Rachel Thomasas Mrs. Evans
Robert Wyndhamas Lt. Cdr. Robert Marsden
Guy Middletonas Capt. Jim Grayson
Jimmy Hanleyas Pte. Mathews
Friedrich Richteras Camp Commandant
Derek Bondas Lt. Stephen Harley
Basil Radfordas Major Ossy Dalrymple
Karl Stepanekas Forster
Frederick Schilleras German Medical Officer
Sam Kyddas POW in Top Bunk (uncredited)
Rachel Kempsonas Celia Mitchell
James Harcourtas Doctor
Susanne Gibbsas Girl (uncredited)
Arthur Mullardas (uncredited)
Jack Lambertas Padre
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