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.
- Trevor HowardLt. Cdr. Hugh Alginon Fraser RN
- Richard AttenboroughOrdinary Seaman 'Dripper' Daniels
- Sonny TuftsOrdinary Seaman 'Yank' Flanagan
- James DonaldLt. Richard Jennings RN
- Bernard LeeAble Seaman 'Stripey' Wood
- Dora BryanGlad Flanagan
- Hugh WilliamsCaptain David G. Wilson, Division Commander
- Robin BaileyLt. Michael Grant RNVR