Movies and TvShows featuring "old-destroyer" theme.

Gift Horse is a 1952 movie set during World War II. The film follows a disgraced officer who is given the chance to redeem himself by leading an old destroyer on a suicide mission. Their objective is to destroy a German naval base in Saint-Nazaire, which is under Nazi occupation. The story is based on a true event and portrays the bravery and determination of the crew. As they face numerous challenges and obstacles, the film explores themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the human spirit in times of war.

Bumbling navy officer Lieutenant Humphrey Fairweather (David Tomlinson) is transferred to HMS Berkeley, an old World War II destroyer, to keep him out of harm's way. But together with Chief Petty Officer Doherty (Peter Sellers), Fairweather gets into more trouble than might be thought possible, with events coming to a riotous conclusion when the Admiralty turn up for an inspection of the ship.