Skipper Next to God

1h 32min

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 Brasseur

Pierre Brasseur

Captain Joris KnAipper
Jean Mercure

Jean Mercure

The rabbi
Louis Seigner

Louis Seigner

Pastor Lewis
Guy Mairesse

Guy Mairesse

A Jewish passenger
Gérard Buhr

Gérard Buhr

The German officer
Emilio Carrer

Emilio Carrer

The Egyptian officer
Maurice Lagrenée

Maurice Lagrenée

The Dutch Consul
Abel Jacquin

Abel Jacquin

The American Commander
Albert Rémy

Albert Rémy

The cook
Loleh Bellon

Loleh Bellon

Hélène
Paul Crauchet

Paul Crauchet

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)
Andrews Engelmann

Andrews Engelmann

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)
Giani Esposito

Giani Esposito

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)
Pierre Français

Pierre Français

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)
Manuel Gary

Manuel Gary

The American Officer (uncredited)
Yves Massard

Yves Massard

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)
Victor Tabournot

Victor Tabournot

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)
Georges Wilson

Georges Wilson

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)
René Worms

René Worms

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)

Release date

2nd Mar 1951

Status

Released

Spoken languages

Français