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