The Captive Heart
1946·Movie·
·1h 44min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
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.
DNA
- Genres
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersHuman ConnectionLove In The Time Of WarSacrificeLongingThe Power Of MemoryHope Amidst Despair
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersSecret CorrespondenceForbidden LoveLove TriangleWartime RomanceEscapist FantasyWartime SeparationLonging For ConnectionEmotional Sacrifice
- Narrative
- Character Types
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Basil Dearden, Muriel Cole, John Meadows
Produced by:
Michael Balcon, Michael Relph
Composed by:
Alan Rawsthorne
Cast
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