Gift Horse

Compton Bennett's war drama The Gift Horse follows the fortunes of ageing destroyer The Ballantrae and her crew from the time they come together in 1940 until the climactic raid on occupied St Nazaire in 1942. Trevor Howard plays Lt Cmdr Hugh Alginon Fraser, the newly appointed captain, back in service after having left the navy following a court martial.

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Release date

1 Jun 1952

Runtime

1 h 35 min

• TMDB 6.6

Genres

• Adventure
• War
• Drama

Director

CBCompton Bennett

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Countries

• GB

Cast

Richard Attenboroughas Dripper DanielsJames Donaldas Lt. Richard Jennings, No. 1Sonny Tuftsas Yank FlanaganTrevor Howardas Lt. Cmdr Hugh Alginon FraserBernard Leeas A.S. 'Stripey' WoodDora Bryanas Glad FlanaganHugh Williamsas Captain David G. WilsonRobin Baileyas Lt. Michael Grant, PilotMeredith Edwardsas JonesJohn Forrestas Appleby the Captain's Steward

Writers

WFWilliam FairchildBRBen RobertsHHHugh HastingsIvan Goff

Cinematography

HWHarry Waxman

Studios

MMolton

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