Skipper Next to God
Maître après Dieu
Synopsis
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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Pierre Brasseur
Captain Joris KnAipper
Jacques François
The doctor
Jean Mercure
The rabbi
Louis Seigner
Pastor Lewis
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
Paul Crauchet
A Jewish passenger (uncredited)
Andrews Engelmann
A Jewish passenger (uncredited)
Giani Esposito
A Jewish passenger (uncredited)
Pierre Français
A Jewish passenger (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Daquin
- Original Title
- Maître après Dieu
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- La Cooperative Générale de Cinéma Français, Silver Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Daquin
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Daquin
Director
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What is Skipper Next to God about?
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.
Who directed Skipper Next to God?
Skipper Next to God was directed by Louis Daquin.
Who stars in Skipper Next to God?
The principal cast of Skipper Next to God includes Pierre Brasseur, Jacques François, Jean Mercure, Louis Seigner, Pierre Latour.
When was Skipper Next to God released and how long is it?
Skipper Next to God was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.