saw this movie the other day for the first time and really loved it.
White Squall (1996)
129 min - Adventure | Drama - 2 February 1996 (USA)
A true story about a group of American teenage boys who crew a school sailing ship to gain experience, discipline, or whatever their parents feel they lack. The voyage is a true adventure for them all but it has its downs as well as ups. Written by Rob Hartill
"White Squall" is the true story of a ship school called the "Albatross." The school is run by the captain, Christopher "Skipper" Sheldon and his wife, Dr. Alice Sheldon. In the year of 1960, the couple took aboard eight teenage boys from around the country for eight months of learning how to sail, be a crew, and respect one another. the crew goes through hard times and more laid-back times, but they must come together when a freak storm gets them in trouble in the middle of the ocean. Written by Jennifer Marsh Director:
Ridley Scott
Writers:
Charles Gieg Jr. (book), Felix Sutton (book), and 1 more credit »
Stars:
Jeff Bridges, Caroline Goodall and John Savage
White Squall (1996)
A true story about a group of American teenage boys who crew a school sailing ship to gain experience, discipline, or whatever their parents feel they lack. The voyage is a true adventure for them all but it has its downs as well as ups. Written by Rob Hartill
"White Squall" is the true story of a ship school called the "Albatross." The school is run by the captain, Christopher "Skipper" Sheldon and his wife, Dr. Alice Sheldon. In the year of 1960, the couple took aboard eight teenage boys from around the country for eight months of learning how to sail, be a crew, and respect one another. the crew goes through hard times and more laid-back times, but they must come together when a freak storm gets them in trouble in the middle of the ocean. Written by Jennifer Marsh Director:
Ridley Scott
Writers:
Charles Gieg Jr. (book), Felix Sutton (book), and 1 more credit »
Stars:
Jeff Bridges, Caroline Goodall and John Savage
