Gift Horse (1952)

Cast

• Richard Attenborough - Dripper Daniels
• James Donald - Lt. Richard Jennings, No. 1
• Sonny Tufts - Yank Flanagan
• Trevor Howard - Lt. Cmdr Hugh Alginon Fraser
• Bernard Lee - A.S. 'Stripey' Wood
• Dora Bryan - Glad Flanagan
• Hugh Williams - Captain David G. Wilson
• Robin Bailey - Lt. Michael Grant, Pilot
• Meredith Edwards - Jones
• John Forrest - Appleby the Captain's Steward

Screenplay

• William Fairchild (Screenplay)
• Hugh Hastings (Screenplay)
• Ivan Goff (Story)
• Ben Roberts (Story)
• William Rose (Adaptation)

Keywords

commando

Trailer

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 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.

Who directed Gift Horse?

Gift Horse was directed by Compton Bennett.

Who stars in Gift Horse?

Gift Horse stars Richard Attenborough, James Donald, Sonny Tufts, Trevor Howard, Bernard Lee, Dora Bryan.

How long is Gift Horse?

Gift Horse has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).

What genre is Gift Horse?

Gift Horse is a Adventure, War, Drama film.

Where was Gift Horse produced?

Gift Horse was produced in United Kingdom.