Skipper Next to God (1951)

  • NR
  • 03/02/1951 (FR)
  • 1h 32m

Overview

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.

Louis Daquin

Director

Cast

Pierre Brasseur's headshot

Pierre Brasseur

Captain Joris KnAipper
Jacques François's headshot

Jacques François

The doctor
Jean Mercure's headshot

Jean Mercure

The rabbi
Louis Seigner's headshot

Louis Seigner

Pastor Lewis
Pierre Latour's headshot

Pierre Latour

Ritter
Guy Mairesse's headshot

Guy Mairesse

A Jewish passenger
Gérard Buhr's headshot

Gérard Buhr

The German officer
Emilio Carrer's headshot

Emilio Carrer

The Egyptian officer

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