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