Overview
Cast & Crew
Production House
The Plot

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.

Run Time

1h 44m

Original Title

The Captive Heart

Genre

Drama, War

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English, German

Official Release Date

April 29, 1946

Available Via

Theatrical Release

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