White squall [Blu-ray] / Hollywood Pictures presents ; in association with Largo Entertainment, Inc. ; a Scott Free production ; with Rocky Lang Productions ; a Ridley Scott film ; written by Todd Robinson ; produced by Mimi Polk Gitlin and Rocky Lang ; directed by Ridley Scott.
Jeff Bridges, Caroline Goodall, John Savage, Scott Wolf, Jeremy Sisto, Ethan Embry, Ryan Phillippe, David Lascher, Julio Mechoso, David Selby, Jason Marsden, Eric Michael Cole, Balthazar Getty. Originally released as a motion picture in 1996. Based on the book "The last voyage of the Albatross" by Charles Gieg Jr. and Felix Sutton. Special features: Production featurette with stars Jeff Bridges, Caroline Goodall, Scott Wolf and director Ridley Scott -- Trailer. MPAA rating: PG-13; for some sexuality and a traumatic shipwreck..
Summary:
Thirteen high school students who have elected to spend the 1960-61 academic year on board the American school ship Albatross learn about sailing and unity from their captain. When they encounter a white squall, a sudden, violent, wind-and-lightning storm, it turns into a test of courage and their will to survive.
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