Gift Horse
Gift Horse
Release: 1952-06-01·Runtime: 95m·★ 6.6
AdventureWarDrama
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.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Molton
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Charles Lloyd Packas Captain R. G. Bates (Board of Inquiry)
James Donaldas Lt. Richard Jennings, No. 1
Trevor Howardas Lt. Cmdr Hugh Alginon Fraser
Robin Baileyas Lt. Michael Grant, Pilot
Sidney Jamesas Ned Hardy, Landlord Golden Bull
Sonny Tuftsas Yank Flanagan
Bernard Leeas A.S. 'Stripey' Wood
Patric Doonanas Petty Officer Martin
Dora Bryanas Glad Flanagan
John Forrestas Appleby the Captain's Steward
William Russellas Crewman
Tim Turneras Crewman (uncredited)
Richard Attenboroughas Dripper Daniels
Hugh Williamsas Captain David G. Wilson
Meredith Edwardsas Jones
Joan Riceas June Mallory, WRNS cypher officer
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