Skipper Next to God

Skipper Next to God (1951)

Maître après Dieu

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.

Date of release
1951-03-02
TMDB
6.5 / 10 (2)
Runtime
1h 32m
Genres
Drama
Director
Louis Daquin

Casting

Interesting facts

Skipper Next to God 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.

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