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