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.
Released: Jun 01, 1952
Runtime: 95 minutes
Stars: Richard Attenborough, James Donald, Sonny Tufts, Trevor Howard, Bernard Lee, Dora Bryan
Crew: Compton Bennett (Director), Ben Roberts (Story), William Fairchild (Screenplay), Ivan Goff (Story), Ann Forsyth (Script Supervisor), Alan Osbiston (Editor)