Skipper Next to God (1951)
Original title: Maître après Dieu
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.
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Pierre BrasseurCaptain Joris KnAipper
Jacques FrançoisThe doctor
Louis SeignerPastor Lewis
Jean MercureThe rabbiPierre LatourRitter
Guy MairesseA Jewish passenger
Gérard BuhrThe German officerEmilio CarrerThe Egyptian officer
Yvette EtiévantThe girlAbel JacquinThe American Commander
Maurice LagrenéeThe Dutch Consul
Albert RémyThe cookMovie DNA
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What is Skipper Next to God about?
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.
How long is Skipper Next to God?
Skipper Next to God has a runtime of 92 minutes.