About this release
A true story about a group of troubled American teenage boys in the 1960s, who were taken to crew a school sailing ship for eight months. Their friendship is put to the ultimate test when a freak storm hits the boat in mid-ocean.
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Disc 1
DVD
White Squall (1996)
129 min
AdventureDrama
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.
Credits
Director
Ridley Scott
Writer
Todd Robinson
Cast
Jeff Bridgesas Christopher 'Skipper' Sheldon
Caroline Goodallas Alice Sheldon
John Savageas McCrea
Scott Wolfas Chuck Gieg
Jeremy Sistoas Frank Beaumont
Ryan Phillippeas Gil Martin
David Lascheras Robert Marsh
Eric Michael Coleas Dean Preston
Jason Marsdenas Shay Jennings
David Selbyas Francis Beaumont
Cinematographer
Hugh Johnson
Composer
Jeff Rona
Editor
Gerry Hambling
Producer
Mimi Polk Gitlin
Rocky Lang
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- July 3, 2026