Jeff Bridges
Captain Christopher `'Skipper'` Sheldon
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Feb 2, 1996 · A true story of a group of American teenage boys who crew a school sailing ship and face a storm at sea. Directed by Ridley Scott, starring Jeff Bridges, Caroline Goodall, and John Savage.
- (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.
- $38 million
- February 2, 1996
- Mimi Polk Gitlin, Rocky Lang
- Jeff Rona
White Squall (1996) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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
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.
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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.
