Skipper Next to God (1951)
1h 32m
Running Time
March 2, 1951Release Date
Skipper Next to God (1951)
1h 32m
Running Time
March 2, 1951Release Date
Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.
Pierre Brasseur
Captain Joris KnAipper
Jacques François
The doctor
Jean Mercure
The rabbi
Louis Seigner
Pastor Lewis
Pierre Latour
Ritter
Pierre Latour
Ritter
Guy Mairesse
A Jewish passenger
Gérard Buhr
The German officer
Emilio Carrer
The Egyptian officer
Yvette Etiévant
The girl
Maurice Lagrenée
The Dutch Consul
Abel Jacquin
The American Commander
Albert Rémy
The cook
Loleh Bellon
Hélène
Jean-Pierre Grenier
The Bosco
Jan de Hartog
Writer
Details.
Release DateMarch 2, 1951
Original NameMaître après Dieu
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 32m
Genres
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Wiki.
Skipper Next to God (French: Maître après Dieu) is a 1951 French drama film directed by Louis Daquin and starring Pierre Brasseur, Loleh Bellon and Jean-Pierre Grenier. It is based on the 1945 play of the same name by Jan de Hartog. It was shot at the Joinville Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Clavel.