Gift Horse (film)
Gift Horse (released in the United States as Glory at Sea) is a 1952 British black-and-white World War II drama film. It was produced by George Pitcher, directed by Compton Bennett, and stars Trevor Howard, Richard Attenborough, James Donald, and Sonny Tufts.
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| Directed by | Compton Bennett |
| Written by | William Fairchild Hugh Hastings William Rose |
| Produced by | George Pitcher |
| Starring | Trevor Howard Richard Attenborough James Donald Sonny Tufts |
| Cinematography | Harry Waxman |
| Edited by | Alan Osbiston |
| Music by | Clifton Parker |
Production company | Molton Films |
| Distributed by | Independent Film Distributors (UK) |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Budget | £218,784 |
The film follows the story of the fictional ship HMS Ballantrae and her crew from the time they come together in 1940 until they go on a one-way mission to destroy a German-held dry dock in France. The final mission is based on HMS Campbeltown and the St Nazaire Raid. The title is a reference to the old proverb "Never look a gift horse in the mouth".
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