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195295 minAdventure, War, Drama

Gift Horse

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Is Gift Horse worth watching? With a rating of 6.6/10, this Adventure, War, Drama film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Gift Horse 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.

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Top Cast

Richard Attenborough
Richard AttenboroughDripper Daniels
James Donald
James DonaldLt. Richard Jennings, No. 1
Sonny Tufts
Sonny TuftsYank Flanagan
Trevor Howard
Trevor HowardLt. Cmdr Hugh Alginon Fraser
Bernard Lee
Bernard LeeA.S. 'Stripey' Wood
Dora Bryan
Dora BryanGlad Flanagan
Hugh Williams
Hugh WilliamsCaptain David G. Wilson
Robin Bailey
Robin BaileyLt. Michael Grant, Pilot
Meredith Edwards
Meredith EdwardsJones
John Forrest
John ForrestAppleby the Captain's Steward

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Is Gift Horse worth watching?

Gift Horse has received mixed reviews with a 6.6/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Adventure, War, Drama movies.

Is Gift Horse hit or flop?

Gift Horse has received average ratings (6.6/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Gift Horse?

Gift Horse is a Adventure, War, Drama movie that 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 19...

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Critic Reviews

CinemaSerfSep 9, 2022
★ 7

Trevor Howard makes for an eminently plausible "Lt. Cdr. Fraser" in command of a dilapidated ex-USN destroyer - renamed HMS Ballantrae - whose stiff upper lip, by the book, approach to his men causes considerable resentment. Gradually, though - and not before the ship has a few mishaps - he begins to turn them around before their ultimate mission to attack a Nazi-occupied French dry dock. A good ensemble cast including James Donald, Bernard Lee and Richard Attenborough help keep the pace quick and interesting. The latter part of the film is based on a real-life raid on St. Nazaire and is quite an exciting ride. I enjoyed this.