White Squall (1996)
White Squall is a 1996 drama movie directed by Ridley Scott, with a running time of 2h 9m. It stars Jeff Bridges, Caroline Goodall and John Savage.
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.
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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.
When was White Squall released?
White Squall was released on 2 February 1996.
How long is White Squall?
White Squall runs 2h 9m.
Who made White Squall?
White Squall was directed by Ridley Scott.
Where can I watch White Squall?
White Squall is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch White Squall
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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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