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Skipper Next to God
Skipper Next to God
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Skipper Next to God

Original Title: Maître après Dieu

1951
1h 32m

Status

Released

Release

1951

Runtime

1h 32m

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Storyline

Captain Joris Kniper believes so strongly that he is "skipper next to God" that he is used to playing God on his ship. Tough and bossy, he gives orders which are not to be discussed. But, some day, he is driven to accept on board several German Jews fleeing the nazis and who are refused asylum everywhere. He gradually realizes that skipper he is, but next to God only.The Bible will help him to find the way to self-questioning, awareness and charity.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 32m
Mar 2, 1951
Languages
French
Director
Louis Daquin
Louis Daquin

Top Cast

23 Cast Members

Pierre Brasseur

Pierre Brasseur

Captain Joris KnAipper

Jacques François

Jacques François

The doctor

Jean Mercure

Jean Mercure

The rabbi

Louis Seigner

Louis Seigner

Pastor Lewis

Pierre Latour

Ritter

Guy Mairesse

A Jewish passenger

Gérard Buhr

Gérard Buhr

The German officer

Emilio Carrer

The Egyptian officer

Yvette Etiévant

Yvette Etiévant

The girl

Maurice Lagrenée

Maurice Lagrenée

The Dutch Consul

Abel Jacquin

The American Commander

Albert Rémy

Albert Rémy

The cook

Loleh Bellon

Loleh Bellon

Hélène

Jean-Pierre Grenier

The Bosco

Paul Crauchet

Paul Crauchet

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)

Andrews Engelmann

Andrews Engelmann

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)

Giani Esposito

Giani Esposito

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)

Pierre Français

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)

Manuel Gary

Manuel Gary

The American Officer (uncredited)

Yves Massard

Yves Massard

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)

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