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Skipper Next to God

19511h 32mLouis Daquin
IMDb 6.8

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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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What is Skipper Next to God (1951) 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…

Who stars in Skipper Next to God?

Skipper Next to God stars Pierre Brasseur (Captain Joris KnAipper), Jacques François (The doctor), Jean Mercure (The rabbi), Louis Seigner (Pastor Lewis), Pierre Latour (Ritter). The film was directed by Louis Daquin.

How long is Skipper Next to God?

Skipper Next to God has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1951.

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Skipper Next to God holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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