
The Captive Heart
64.38%
|
April 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 Crew
Basil Dearden
Director
Michael Balcon
Producer
Charles Hasse
Editor
Cast

Michael Redgrave
Capt. Karel Hasek

Rachel Kempson
Celia Mitchell

Frederick Leister
Mr. Mowbray

Mervyn Johns
Pte. Evans

Rachel Thomas
Mrs. Evans