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Gift Horse (1952)

1952-06-01 · 1h 35m · EN
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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.

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Richard AttenboroughRichard AttenboroughDripper DanielsJames DonaldJames DonaldLt. Richard Jennings, No. 1Sonny TuftsSonny TuftsYank FlanaganTrevor HowardTrevor HowardLt. Cmdr Hugh Alginon FraserBernard LeeBernard LeeA.S. 'Stripey' WoodDora BryanDora BryanGlad FlanaganHugh WilliamsHugh WilliamsCaptain David G. WilsonRobin BaileyRobin BaileyLt. Michael Grant, PilotMeredith EdwardsMeredith EdwardsJonesJohn ForrestJohn ForrestAppleby the Captain's StewardPatric DoonanPatric DoonanPetty Officer MartinSidney JamesSidney JamesNed Hardy, Landlord Golden Bull

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Commando

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Genre affinityDrama · Adventure · WarTheme affinityCommandoDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityWarDirector preference323329Actor preference112459 · 103896 · 186581

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What is Gift Horse about?

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.

How long is Gift Horse?

Gift Horse has a runtime of 95 minutes.