The Captive Heart
1946, English. Directed by Basil Dearden.
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, 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Basil DeardenDirector
- Michael RedgraveCapt. Karel Hasek
- Rachel KempsonCelia Mitchell
- Frederick LeisterMr. Mowbray
- Mervyn JohnsPte. Evans
- Rachel ThomasMrs. Evans
- Jack WarnerCpl. Ted Horsfall
- Gladys HensonMrs. Horsfall
- James HarcourtDoctor
- Gordon JacksonLt. David Lennox
- Elliott MasonMrs. Lennox
- Margot FitzsimonsElspeth McDougall
- David KeirMr. McDougall
Details
- Released
- 29 April 1946
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Patrick Kirwan, Angus MacPhail, Guy Morgan
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The Captive Heart runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
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The Captive Heart isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Captive Heart?
If you liked The Captive Heart, try Waiting for Anya, Walking with the Enemy, Battleground.
Who directed The Captive Heart?
The Captive Heart (1946) was directed by Basil Dearden and stars Michael Redgrave, Rachel Kempson, Frederick Leister.