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