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