Skipper Next to God

Skipper Next to God

Skipper Next to God

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Skipper Next to God

1951

1h 32m

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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.

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23 members

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Pierre Brasseur

Captain Joris KnAipper

Pierre Brasseur

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Jacques François

The doctor

Jacques François

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Jean Mercure

The rabbi

Jean Mercure

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Louis Seigner

Pastor Lewis

Louis Seigner

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Pierre Latour

Ritter

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Guy Mairesse

A Jewish passenger

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Gérard Buhr

The German officer

Gérard Buhr

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Emilio Carrer

The Egyptian officer

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Yvette Etiévant

The girl

Yvette Etiévant

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Maurice Lagrenée

The Dutch Consul

Maurice Lagrenée

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Abel Jacquin

The American Commander

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Albert Rémy

The cook

Albert Rémy

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Loleh Bellon

Hélène

Loleh Bellon

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Jean-Pierre Grenier

The Bosco

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Paul Crauchet

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)

Paul Crauchet

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Andrews Engelmann

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)

Andrews Engelmann

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Giani Esposito

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)

Giani Esposito

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Pierre Français

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)

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Manuel Gary

The American Officer (uncredited)

Manuel Gary

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Yves Massard

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)

Yves Massard

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Victor Tabournot

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)

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Georges Wilson

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)

Georges Wilson

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René Worms

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)

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