Skipper Next to God (1951)

6.5/10 92 min Drama

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.

Cast

Pierre Brasseur

Captain Joris KnAipper

Jacques François

The doctor

Jean Mercure

The rabbi

Louis Seigner

Pastor Lewis

Gérard Buhr

The German officer

Yvette Etiévant

The girl

Maurice Lagrenée

The Dutch Consul

Albert Rémy

The cook

Loleh Bellon

Hélène

Paul Crauchet

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)

Andrews Engelmann

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)

Giani Esposito

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)

Manuel Gary

The American Officer (uncredited)

Yves Massard

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)

Recommendations

Come Sunday
Three Christs
All Together Now
Conversations with God
Film Socialisme
Salomé
The Padre
A Secret
All Day and a Night
Reading Lolita in Tehran
Fatima
The Young One
The Minister
A Question of Faith
Eden Is West
Lady Driver
Herself
Hardball
The Divide
Heaven Will Wait