Jeff Bridges
Captain Christopher `'Skipper'` Sheldon
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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.
Feb 2, 1996 · A true story of a group of American teenage boys who crew a school sailing ship and face a devastating storm. Directed by Ridley Scott, starring Jeff Bridges, Caroline Goodall, John Savage and more.
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- Adventure, Drama
- Ridley Scott
- 1996-02-02
White Squall is a 2003 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 deadly storm at sea, but critics were mixed on its authenticity and sentimentality.
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- Ridley Scott
- PG-13
- Jeff Bridges
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Feb 2, 1996 · A movie about a group of high school students who sail to South America and back in 1960, learning discipline and responsibility from their skipper (Jeff Bridges). The film features a spectacular storm sequence and a Coast Guard hearing, but lacks character development and originality.
A true story of a group of teenage boys who sail a ship and face a deadly storm in 1960. IMDb provides plot details, cast and crew information, user reviews, trivia, and FAQ for this adventure film.
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.
Feb 2, 1996 · A drama adventure film based on a true story of a sailing ship caught in a white squall storm in 1960. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, and find out where to stream the movie online.
