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Carrington VC

BBC One
on BBC One London

A special film presentation starring David Niven, Margaret Leighton, Noelle Middleton

Why did war hero Major Carrington take money from his unit's safe? In this tense court-room drama, brilliantly directed by Anthony Asquith, the answer unfolds giving David Niven one of the best roles of his career as the regular officer who is finally compelled to fight bureaucratic lethargy with positive action.
(Christmas Films: pages 14-15)

Contributors

Director:
Anthony Asquith
Major Carrington, VC:
David Niven
Valerie Carrington:
Margaret Leighton
Captain Alison Graham:
Noelle Middleton
Major Panton:
Laurence Naismith
Lt-Col Huxford:
Clive Morton
The Prosecutor:
Mark Dignam
Lt-Col Henniker:
Allan Cuthbertson
Sergeant Owen:
Victor Maddern
Evans, reporter:
John Glyn-Jones
Major Mitchell:
Raymond Francis
Judge Advocate:
Newton Blick
The Adjutant:
John Chandos
The President:
Geoffrey Keen
Lt-Col Reeve:
Maurice Denham
Source: Radio Times

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