Jacques Burrifous — Desperate Voyage Character Profile

About Jacques Burrifous

The experienced captain of the yacht Valhalla, portrayed by Christopher Plummer. He assumes full command when a sudden hurricane disables the vessel, leading the group through a desperate survival ordeal at sea while making critical decisions to preserve life.

Jacques Burrifous — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Christopher Plummer

Appears in

Desperate Voyage (1980)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (5)

• Jacques Burrifous — Alliance Accomplice — Louis (Jonathan Banks)

  Pirate works with accomplice

• Jacques Burrifous — Conflict Capturer — Ralph Dortlund (Nicholas Pryor)

  Pirate threatens passenger's life

• Jacques Burrifous — Conflict Capturer — Grace Dortlund (Lara Parker)

  Pirate threatens passenger's life

• Jacques Burrifous — Conflict Capturer — Karen Michael (Christine Belford)

  Pirate threatens passenger's life

• Jacques Burrifous — Conflict Capturer — Vic Michael (Cliff Potts)

  Pirate hijacks yacht with passenger aboard

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• Julian Howard (Patrick O'Moore)
• Lt. Taylor (Michael Swan)
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