Gift Horse (1952)

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Written by William Fairchild, Ivan Goff

Directed by Compton Bennett

Running Time: 106 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1952

Rating: U Certificate

Production Country: UK

Filmed in Black and White

Compton Bennett's war drama 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.

Cast

Image for Trevor HowardTrevor HowardLt. Cmdr Hugh Alginon Fraser
Image for Richard AttenboroughRichard AttenboroughDripper Daniels
James DonaldLt. Richard Jennings
Sonny TuftsYank Flanagan
Image for Bernard LeeBernard LeeA.S. 'Stripey' Wood
Dora BryanGlad Flanagan
Hugh WilliamsCap. David G. Wilson
Robin BaileyLt. Michael Grant
Meredith EdwardsJones
John ForrestAppleby the Captain's Steward
Patric DoonanPetty Officer Martin
Image for Sid JamesSid JamesNed Hardy Owner Golden Bull
Tony QuinnMcConalog the Bartender
James KenneyJohn A. Fraser
George StreetCourt Member

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