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 Brasseuras Captain Joris KnAipper
Jacques Françoisas The doctor
Paul Crauchetas A Jewish passenger (uncredited)
Jean Mercureas The rabbi
Gérard Buhras The German officer
Giani Espositoas A Jewish passenger (uncredited)
Loleh Bellonas Hélène
Louis Seigneras Pastor Lewis
Yvette Etiévantas The girl
Maurice Lagrenéeas The Dutch Consul
Yves Massardas A Jewish passenger (uncredited)
Andrews Engelmannas A Jewish passenger (uncredited)
Manuel Garyas The American Officer (uncredited)
Georges Wilsonas A Jewish passenger (uncredited)
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