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Cast
David Niven
as Major Charles Carrington
Margaret Leighton
as Valerie Carrington
Noelle Middleton
as Captain Alison Graham
Allan Cuthbertson
as Lt. Col. Henniker
Victor Maddern
as Bombardier Owen
Raymond Francis
as Mitchell
Geoffrey Keen
as President
Newton Blick
as Judge Advocate
Mark Dignam
as Prosecutor
Robert Bishop
as His Assistant
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1954
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes21
DirectorAnthony Asquith
WritersJohn Hunter
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsCarrington V.C.
About Carrington V.C.
Major Charles Carrington (David Niven) is arrested for taking £125 from the base safe. He also faces two other charges that could finish his distinguished service career. He decides to act in his own defence at his court martial hearing, his argument being that he is owed a lot of money from the army for his various postings that have cost him out of his own pocket. To further complicate the proceedings, Carrington alleges he told his superior, the very disliked Colonel Henniker, that he was taking the money from the safe. A man's career, his marriage, and quite a few reputations all hang in the balance.
Directed by Anthony Asquith, Carrington V.C. leans on a strong ensemble — David Niven, Margaret Leighton, Noelle Middleton — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1954.
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