Skipper Next to God
movie

Released March 02, 1951
Overview
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
as
Captain Joris KnAipper

Jacques François
as
The doctor

Jean Mercure
as
The rabbi

Louis Seigner
as
Pastor Lewis
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Pierre Latour
as
Ritter
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Guy Mairesse
as
A Jewish passenger

Gérard Buhr
as
The German officer
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Emilio Carrer
as
The Egyptian officer

Yvette Etiévant
as
The girl

Maurice Lagrenée
as
The Dutch Consul
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Abel Jacquin
as
The American Commander

Albert Rémy
as
The cook
