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Skipper Next to God

Maître après Dieu

Release: 1951-03-02·Runtime: 92m·★ 6.0

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 BrasseurPierre Brasseuras Captain Joris KnAipperGérard BuhrGérard Buhras The German officerMaurice LagrenéeMaurice Lagrenéeas The Dutch ConsulJean MercureJean Mercureas The rabbiLoleh BellonLoleh Bellonas HélèneAndrews EngelmannAndrews Engelmannas A Jewish passenger (uncredited)Georges WilsonGeorges Wilsonas A Jewish passenger (uncredited)Giani EspositoGiani Espositoas A Jewish passenger (uncredited)Manuel GaryManuel Garyas The American Officer (uncredited)Jacques FrançoisJacques Françoisas The doctorLouis SeignerLouis Seigneras Pastor LewisYvette EtiévantYvette Etiévantas The girlPaul CrauchetPaul Crauchetas A Jewish passenger (uncredited)Yves MassardYves Massardas A Jewish passenger (uncredited)

Crew

Louis Daquin" />Louis DaquinDirector