The Captive Heart
“Would you forge love letters to save your life?”
6.4/ 10IMDb7.024
19461h 44m
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Basil Dearden
- Writers
- Patrick Kirwan, Guy Morgan, Angus MacPhail
- Producer
- Michael Balcon
- Production
- Ealing Studios
Frequently asked questions
What is The Captive Heart rated?
The Captive Heart has an audience rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 24 votes.
Who directed The Captive Heart?
The Captive Heart was directed by Basil Dearden.
When was The Captive Heart released?
The Captive Heart was released in 1946.
