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