


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
Writers
William Fairchild, Hugh Hastings
Release Date
June 1, 1952
Runtime
1h 35m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
18
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