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