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