
The Captive Heart
The Captive Heart
Release: 1946-04-29·Runtime: 104m·★ 6.4
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
Frederick Leisteras Mr. Mowbray
Torin Thatcheras Repatriation Official (uncredited)
Jimmy Hanleyas Pte. Mathews
Michael Redgraveas Capt. Karel Hasek
Mervyn Johnsas Pte. Evans
Susanne Gibbsas Girl (uncredited)
Gladys Hensonas Mrs. Horsfall
James Harcourtas Doctor
Meriel Forbesas Beryl Curtiss
Robert Wyndhamas Lt. Cdr. Robert Marsden
Basil Radfordas Major Ossy Dalrymple
Friedrich Richteras Camp Commandant
Sam Kyddas POW in Top Bunk (uncredited)
Rachel Thomasas Mrs. Evans
Guy Middletonas Capt. Jim Grayson
Ralph Michaelas Capt. Thurston R.A.M.C.
Jack Warneras Cpl. Ted Horsfall
Karl Stepanekas Forster
Grace Arnoldas Official (uncredited)
Arthur Mullardas (uncredited)
Derek Bondas Lt. Stephen Harley
Jack Lambertas Padre
Frederick Schilleras German Medical Officer
Gordon Jacksonas Lt. David Lennox
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