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The Captive Heart

The Captive Heart

Would you forge love letters to save your life?

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Captive Heart
  • Genres: Drama, War
  • Release Date: 1946-04-29
  • Runtime: 104 minutes
  • Rating: 6.4/10 (24 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Ealing Studios
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.4468
  • Languages: English, German

Cast & Crew

Michael Redgrave

Michael Redgrave

as Capt. Karel Hasek

Rachel Kempson

Rachel Kempson

as Celia Mitchell

Frederick Leister

Frederick Leister

as Mr. Mowbray

Mervyn Johns

Mervyn Johns

as Pte. Evans

Rachel Thomas

Rachel Thomas

as Mrs. Evans

Jack Warner

Jack Warner

as Cpl. Ted Horsfall

Gladys Henson

Gladys Henson

as Mrs. Horsfall

James Harcourt

James Harcourt

as Doctor

Gordon Jackson

Gordon Jackson

as Lt. David Lennox

Elliott Mason

Elliott Mason

as Mrs. Lennox

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

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External Links

Keywords

world war ii

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Captive Heart?â–Ľ

The Captive Heart is a Drama, War movie directed by . It was released on 1946-04-29.

Who are the main actors in The Captive Heart?â–Ľ

The main cast includes Michael Redgrave, Rachel Kempson, Frederick Leister, Mervyn Johns, Rachel Thomas, .

Where can I watch The Captive Heart online?â–Ľ

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Captive Heart is available.

Is The Captive Heart based on a true story?â–Ľ

Would you forge love letters to save your life?

What is the IMDb rating of The Captive Heart?â–Ľ

The Captive Heart has an IMDb rating of 6.4/10 based on 24 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Captive Heart?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Captive Heart?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by Ealing Studios. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Captive Heart filmed?â–Ľ

The Captive Heart was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Captive Heart?â–Ľ

The total runtime of The Captive Heart is 104 minutes.

Is The Captive Heart suitable for kids?â–Ľ

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Captive Heart?â–Ľ

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Captive Heart.

Does The Captive Heart have a post-credit scene?â–Ľ

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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