Der Skipper (1990)

A washed-out German sailor, in a drunken state, agrees to take two British women from Gibraltar to the West Indies in his sail boat. Early into the voyage, they realise that it's not going ... See full summary »

Director:

Peter Keglevic

Writer:

Peter Keglevic

Stars:

Jürgen Prochnow, Patsy Kensit, Elizabeth Hurley

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Jürgen Prochnow	...	The Skipper
Patsy Kensit	...	Su
Elizabeth Hurley	...	Lou
Franz Buchrieser	...	Owner 'California'
Grazyna Szapolowska	...	Mona
Carmel S. Aquilina	...	Port Captain
Manuel Cauchi	...	1. Official
John Suda	...	2. Official
Elton Mamo	...	Boy in 'California'
Mario Stock	...	Paul Pelikan
John Ciantar	...	Waiter
Kimba	...	Willie the Dog

Storyline

A washed-out German sailor, in a drunken state, agrees to take two British women from Gibraltar to the West Indies in his sail boat. Early into the voyage, they realise that it's not going to be plain sailing.

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Plot Keywords:

sailor | sailing | gibraltar | boat | drunkenness | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

West Germany

Language:

German English

Release Date:

5 April 1990 (West Germany)

Also Known As:

Adrift: Murder at Sea

Filming Locations:

Gibraltar

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rialto Film, Rocket Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

User Reviews

Why Couldn't They Just Get Along

This is a real psychological study. Poor Jurgen ends up with a couple of beautiful, two bit performers who coerce him into taking them to Barbados. Unfortunately, the trip is four weeks and along the way, their personalities begin to clash, with deadly consequences. One is selfish and jealous, the other grows strong but has a psychotic side. Prochnow's Captain is Diabetic and this proves to be the biggest complication when one of the jealous females decides to use it against him. The dynamics on board are interesting. Both women are gorgeous, which complicates things as well. There is sexual tension all over the place. The name of the ship is "Bella Donna" which, of course, is a plant that is used to extract deadly poison. The movie does work pretty well as the three do everything to destroy what there is between them. I won't spoil the ending, but it certainly grabs the viewer.