

White Squall
1996-02-02 · 129 min · ★ 6.3
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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Production details
- Directors
- Ridley Scott
- Production companies
- Largo Entertainment, Scott Free Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 38,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 10,300,000
Top Cast
Jeff BridgesChristopher 'Skipper' Sheldon
Caroline GoodallAlice Sheldon
John SavageMcCrea
Scott WolfChuck Gieg
Jeremy SistoFrank Beaumont
Ryan PhillippeGil Martin
David LascherRobert Marsh
Eric Michael ColeDean Preston
Jason MarsdenShay Jennings
David SelbyFrancis Beaumont
Julio Oscar MechosoGirard Pascal
Željko IvanekSanders
Balthazar GettyTod Johnstone
Ethan EmbryTracy Lapchick
Jill LarsonPeggy Beaumont
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