The Captive Heart

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.

• Basil DeardenDirector
• Guy MorganScreenplay
• Angus MacPhailScreenplay
• Alan RawsthorneOriginal Music Composer

• 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