
The Captive Heart
The Captive Heart
Release: 1946-04-29·Runtime: 104m·★ 6.2
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
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Cast
Rachel Thomasas Mrs. Evans
Basil Radfordas Major Ossy Dalrymple
Jimmy Hanleyas Pte. Mathews
Ralph Michaelas Capt. Thurston R.A.M.C.
Susanne Gibbsas Girl (uncredited)
Frederick Leisteras Mr. Mowbray
Meriel Forbesas Beryl Curtiss
Grace Arnoldas Official (uncredited)
Michael Redgraveas Capt. Karel Hasek
Rachel Kempsonas Celia Mitchell
Frederick Schilleras German Medical Officer
Mervyn Johnsas Pte. Evans
Gordon Jacksonas Lt. David Lennox
Jack Lambertas Padre
Friedrich Richteras Camp Commandant
Gladys Hensonas Mrs. Horsfall
Guy Middletonas Capt. Jim Grayson
Sam Kyddas POW in Top Bunk (uncredited)
Arthur Mullardas (uncredited)
Jack Warneras Cpl. Ted Horsfall
Derek Bondas Lt. Stephen Harley
Robert Wyndhamas Lt. Cdr. Robert Marsden
Karl Stepanekas Forster
Torin Thatcheras Repatriation Official (uncredited)
James Harcourtas Doctor
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