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