The Divided Heart
Synopsis
During World War II, a German woman, Inga, goes missing and is presumed dead. Her infant son is placed in an orphanage where, years later, he's adopted by a childless couple. The adoptive parents' happiness is shattered when Inga reappears and insists on custody of her son.
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Cornell Borchers
Inga
Yvonne Mitchell
Sonja
Armin Dahlen
Franz
Alexander Knox
Chief Justice
Geoffrey Keen
Marks
Liam Redmond
First Justice
Eddie Byrne
Second Justice
Theodore Bikel
Josip
Pamela Stirling
Mlle. Poncet
Martin Stephens
Hans
Andre Mikhelson
Professor Miran
Ferdy Mayne
Dr. Muller
Michel Ray
Toni
Gilgi Hauser
Sonja's Daughter
Marianne Walla
Matron
Philo Hauser
Schoolteacher
Guy Deghy
Schoolteacher
Carl Duering
Postman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Crichton
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Whittingham, Richard Hughes
- Original Score
- Georges Auric
- Original Title
- The Divided Heart
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Slovenian
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Crichton
Jack Whittingham, Richard Hughes
Georges Auric
Otto Heller
Peter Bezencenet
Michael Truman
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Crichton
Director
Jack Whittingham
Writer
Peter Bezencenet
Editor
Otto Heller
Director of Photography
Georges Auric
Original Music Composer
Michael Truman
Producer
Richard Hughes
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Divided Heart
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What is The Divided Heart about?
During World War II, a German woman, Inga, goes missing and is presumed dead. Her infant son is placed in an orphanage where, years later, he's adopted by a childless couple. The adoptive parents' happiness is shattered when Inga reappears and insists on custody of her son.
Who directed The Divided Heart?
The Divided Heart was directed by Charles Crichton.
Who stars in The Divided Heart?
The principal cast of The Divided Heart includes Cornell Borchers, Yvonne Mitchell, Armin Dahlen, Alexander Knox, Geoffrey Keen.
When was The Divided Heart released and how long is it?
The Divided Heart was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Divided Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Divided Heart was composed by Georges Auric.