The Captive Heart

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.

Top cast

Michael Redgrave

Capt. Karel Hasek

Rachel Kempson

Celia Mitchell

Frederick Leister

Mr. Mowbray

Mervyn Johns

Pte. Evans

Rachel Thomas

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