Jeff Bridges
Captain Christopher `'Skipper'` Sheldon
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Feb 2, 1996 · Based on a true story, White Squall (1996) follows a group of American teenage boys who crew a school sailing ship and face a devastating storm. The film stars Jeff Bridges, Caroline Goodall, John Savage and others, and was directed by Ridley Scott.
- (25K)
- Adventure, Drama
- Ridley Scott
- 1996-02-02
Plot. The film is based on the fate of the brigantine Albatross, which sank May 2, 1961, allegedly because of a white squall. The film relates the ill-fated school sailing trip led by Dr. Christopher B. Sheldon (Jeff Bridges), whom the boys call "Skipper". He is tough and teaches them discipline.
A white squall is a sudden and violent windstorm at sea which is not accompanied by the black clouds generally characteristic of a squall. It manifests as a sudden increase in wind velocity in tropical and sub-tropical waters, and may be a microburst. [1]
White Squall is a 1960-set adventure film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Jeff Bridges as a sailing captain. The film follows a group of prep school students who face a life-threatening storm at sea.
- (37)
- Ridley Scott
- PG-13
- Jeff Bridges
Feb 2, 1996 · A group of high school students sail the Albatross in 1960 and face a storm at sea. Roger Ebert praises the film's physical exuberance and photography, but criticizes its vague moral mission and interchangeable crew members.
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A true story of a sailing voyage for teenage boys in 1960, where they face a white squall storm and learn discipline and camaraderie. IMDb provides plot summaries, cast and crew information, user reviews, trivia, and FAQ for this movie.
White Squall. Jeff Bridges leads a crew of students on the voyage of a lifetime! 2,891 IMDb 6.6 2 h 8 min 1996. PG-13. Adventure · Drama · Compelling · Emotional. Available to rent or buy. Rent movie. HD $4.29 $3.59. Buy. HD $17.79. More purchase. options. The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days.
