Overview

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.

Featured Cast

Richard Attenborough

James Donald

Sonny Tufts

Trevor Howard

Bernard Lee

Dora Bryan

Hugh Williams

Robin Bailey

Meredith Edwards

John Forrest