White Squall(1996)
“The strongest will in nature is the will to survive.”
Overview
In 1960, a hardy group of prep school students boards an old-fashioned sailing ship. With Capt. Christopher Sheldon at the helm, the oceangoing voyage is intended to teach the boys fortitude and discipline. But the youthful crew are about to get some unexpected instruction in survival when they get caught in the clutches of a white squall storm.
Director
Ridley Scott
Studio
Largo Entertainment
Budget
$38M
Revenue
$10M
Cast
Jeff Bridges
as Christopher 'Skipper' Sheldon
Caroline Goodall
as Alice Sheldon
John Savage
as McCrea
Scott Wolf
as Chuck Gieg
Jeremy Sisto
as Frank Beaumont
Ryan Phillippe
as Gil Martin
David Lascher
as Robert Marsh
Eric Michael Cole
as Dean Preston
Jason Marsden
as Shay Jennings
David Selby
as Francis Beaumont
Julio Oscar Mechoso
as Girard Pascal
Željko Ivanek
as Sanders
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1996
Runtime
2h 9m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$38M
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
Largo Entertainment • Scott Free Productions • Hollywood Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch White Squall?▼
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What is White Squall about?▼
In 1960, a hardy group of prep school students boards an old-fashioned sailing ship. With Capt. Christopher Sheldon at the helm, the oceangoing voyage is intended to teach the boys fortitude and discipline. But the youthful crew are about to get some unexpected instruction in survival when they get caught in the clutches of a white squall storm.
Who directed White Squall?▼
White Squall was directed by Ridley Scott and released in 1996. It is a drama, adventure film.
How long is White Squall?▼
White Squall has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
Who stars in White Squall?▼
The cast of White Squall includes Jeff Bridges as Christopher 'Skipper' Sheldon, Caroline Goodall as Alice Sheldon, John Savage as McCrea, Scott Wolf as Chuck Gieg, Jeremy Sisto as Frank Beaumont and more.
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