1952-06-01 6.6/10
Overview
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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.
Director : Compton Bennett
Writer : William Fairchild, Hugh Hastings
Cast
Richard Attenborough
James Donald
Sonny Tufts
Trevor Howard
Bernard Lee
Dora Bryan