The Captive Heart
"Would you forge love letters to save your life?"
Originally released in 1946. The Captive Heart is a drama/war film. directed by Basil Dearden.
Starring Michael Redgrave, Rachel Kempson, and Frederick Leister
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 29, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (25 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Redgrave
as Capt. Karel Hasek
Rachel Kempson
as Celia Mitchell
Frederick Leister
as Mr. Mowbray
Mervyn Johns
as Pte. Evans
Rachel Thomas
as Mrs. Evans
Jack Warner
as Cpl. Ted Horsfall
Gladys Henson
as Mrs. Horsfall
James Harcourt
as Doctor
Gordon Jackson
as Lt. David Lennox
Elliott Mason
as Mrs. Lennox
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Ealing Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Captive Heart about?
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 th...
Who directed The Captive Heart?
The Captive Heart was directed by Basil Dearden.
How long is The Captive Heart?
The Captive Heart has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was The Captive Heart released?
The Captive Heart was released on April 29, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Captive Heart?
The main cast of The Captive Heart includes Michael Redgrave, Rachel Kempson, Frederick Leister, Mervyn Johns, Rachel Thomas.