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Peter Keglevic (written by)
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5 April 1990 (West Germany) more
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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... more | add synopsis
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Good character study more (22 total)

Cast

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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
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Also Known As:
Kill Cruise
The Skipper (International: English title) (literal title)
The Storm
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98 min
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6 out of 9 people found the following review useful.
Good character study, 10 May 2001
8/10
Author: Don W from Long Island Motor Parkway

The original box for the video featured Patsy Kensit, who at that time looked like she was going to become a big star. It never happened, & now Elizabeth Hurley (who receives third billing) is featured on the front of the video box. My, how things change! This is a slow moving but very unusual & interesting character study of three people on a small boat, traveling from Gibralter to Barbados. The acting is superb (especially Kensit & Prochnow, both of whom have much charisma), the changing small group dynamics are very interesting for viewers who like character studies, & there's quite a surprise in the plot. Notice the double standard of Kensit's character as she first has sex with a man (in exchange for something she expects but never gets) & then disapproves her friend's (Hurley's) going a bit "too far" after their burlesque dance routine. It's this same ambiguity that drives her character throughout the movie. Hurley is shown semi-nude briefly a couple of times, so that may either peak your interest or turn you off; not for younger viewers. Stick with it during the slow moments, it's worth it. I rate it 8/10.

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