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