The Captive Heart

The Captive Heart

64% | Apr 29, 1946 | Drama, War

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.

Featured Cast

Charles Hasse
Editor
Michael Balcon
Producer

Cast

Capt. Karel Hasek
Michael Redgrave
Capt. Karel Hasek
Celia Mitchell
Rachel Kempson
Celia Mitchell
Mr. Mowbray
Frederick Leister
Mr. Mowbray
Pte. Evans
Mervyn Johns
Pte. Evans
Mrs. Evans
Rachel Thomas
Mrs. Evans

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