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.
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
Albert Rémy
The cook
Loleh Bellon
Hélène
Jean-Pierre Grenier
The Bosco
Paul Crauchet
A Jewish passenger (uncredited)
Andrews Engelmann
A Jewish passenger (uncredited)
Giani Esposito
A Jewish passenger (uncredited)
Pierre Français
A Jewish passenger (uncredited)
Manuel Gary
The American Officer (uncredited)
Yves Massard
A Jewish passenger (uncredited)
Victor Tabournot
A Jewish passenger (uncredited)
Georges Wilson
A Jewish passenger (uncredited)
René Worms
A Jewish passenger (uncredited)
