Plot — 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1952 |
| Genre | Adventure, War, Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 95 min |
| Audience Score | 66% (6.6/10, 23 votes) |
Gift Horse — FAQ
Is Gift Horse worth watching? Gift Horse holds a 6.6/10 rating from 23 viewers. 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 How
Who directed Gift Horse? Directed by Compton Bennett.
Who is in the cast of Gift Horse? It stars Richard Attenborough, James Donald, Sonny Tufts, Trevor Howard, Bernard Lee, Dora Bryan and more.
Where can I stream Gift Horse? Streaming availability for Gift Horse is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Gift Horse release? It released in 1952.
