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