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Skipper Next to God
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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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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Genre:Drama
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Runtime:92 minutes
Studio:La Cooperative Générale de Cinéma Français, Silver Films
Cast
Louis Daquin
Director
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
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