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