Gift Horse
Originally released in 1952. Gift Horse is a adventure/war film. directed by Compton Bennett.
Starring Richard Attenborough, James Donald, and Sonny Tufts
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (18 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Attenborough
as Dripper Daniels
James Donald
as Lt. Richard Jennings, No. 1
Sonny Tufts
as Yank Flanagan
Trevor Howard
as Lt. Cmdr Hugh Alginon Fraser
Bernard Lee
as A.S. 'Stripey' Wood
Dora Bryan
as Glad Flanagan
Hugh Williams
as Captain David G. Wilson
Robin Bailey
as Lt. Michael Grant, Pilot
Meredith Edwards
as Jones
John Forrest
as Appleby the Captain's Steward
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Molton
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Naza...
Who directed Gift Horse?
Gift Horse was directed by Compton Bennett.
How long is Gift Horse?
Gift Horse has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Gift Horse released?
Gift Horse was released on June 1, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gift Horse?
The main cast of Gift Horse includes Richard Attenborough, James Donald, Sonny Tufts, Trevor Howard, Bernard Lee.