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