Skipper Next to God

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.

Directed by Louis Daquin

Top cast

Pierre Brasseur

Captain Joris KnAipper

Jacques François

The doctor

Jean Mercure

The rabbi

Louis Seigner

Pastor Lewis

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Pierre Latour

Ritter

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Guy Mairesse

A Jewish passenger

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Gérard Buhr

The German officer

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Emilio Carrer

The Egyptian officer

Yvette Etiévant

The girl

Maurice Lagrenée

The Dutch Consul

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Abel Jacquin

The American Commander

Albert Rémy

The cook

Loleh Bellon

Hélène

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Jean-Pierre Grenier

The Bosco

Paul Crauchet

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)

Andrews Engelmann

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)

Giani Esposito

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)

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Pierre Français

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)

Manuel Gary

The American Officer (uncredited)

Yves Massard

A Jewish passenger (uncredited)

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