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