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