Skipper Next to God
1951, French. Directed by Louis Daquin.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Cast & crew
- Louis DaquinDirector
- Pierre BrasseurCaptain Joris KnAipper
- Jacques FrançoisThe doctor
- Jean MercureThe rabbi
- Louis SeignerPastor Lewis
- Pierre LatourRitter
- Guy MairesseA Jewish passenger
- Gérard BuhrThe German officer
- Emilio CarrerThe Egyptian officer
- Yvette EtiévantThe girl
- Maurice LagrenéeThe Dutch Consul
- Abel JacquinThe American Commander
- Albert RémyThe cook
Details
- Released
- 2 March 1951
- Original title
- Maître après Dieu
- Country
- France
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Skipper Next to God runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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Skipper Next to God isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 March 1951. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed Skipper Next to God?
Skipper Next to God (1951) was directed by Louis Daquin and stars Pierre Brasseur, Jacques François, Jean Mercure.