1951 · Louis Daquin · 92 min
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.
Pierre BrasseurCaptain Joris KnAipper
Jacques FrançoisThe doctor
Jean MercureThe rabbi
Louis SeignerPastor LewisPierre LatourRitterGuy MairesseA Jewish passengerGérard BuhrThe German officerEmilio CarrerThe Egyptian officer
Yvette EtiévantThe girl
Maurice LagrenéeThe Dutch ConsulAbel JacquinThe American Commander
Albert RémyThe cook
Loleh BellonHélèneJean-Pierre GrenierThe Bosco
Paul CrauchetA Jewish passenger (uncredited)