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Skipper Next to God

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.

92min

Released

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6.4/10

Cast

Pierre BrasseurCaptain Joris KnAipper

Jacques FrançoisThe doctor

Jean MercureThe rabbi

Louis SeignerPastor Lewis

Guy MairesseA Jewish passenger

Gérard BuhrThe German officer

Yvette EtiévantThe girl

Maurice LagrenéeThe Dutch Consul

Albert RémyThe cook

Loleh BellonHélène

Paul CrauchetA Jewish passenger (uncredited)

Andrews EngelmannA Jewish passenger (uncredited)

Giani EspositoA Jewish passenger (uncredited)

Manuel GaryThe American Officer (uncredited)

Yves MassardA Jewish passenger (uncredited)

Georges WilsonA Jewish passenger (uncredited)

About Skipper Next to God

Skipper Next to God 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.

Runtime: 92min

Extra details

Original Title: Maître après Dieu

Original Language: French

Directed By: Louis Daquin

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