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  1. Sep 5, 2024 · Uncover the true events behind the film 'Captain Phillips'. Explore the 2009 hijacking of the Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates, the first successful seizure of an American cargo ship in 200 years, and Captain Richard Phillips' harrowing ordeal.

  2. Sep 24, 2024 · Somali pirates steal the show in the 2013 film Captain Phillips. It tells the true life story of the 2009 hijacking of the Maersk Alabama off the coast off Somalia. Tom Hanks stars in the titular role and Barked Abdi as the pirate leader Abduwali Muse.

  3. Sep 23, 2024 · President of worldwide distribution Rory Bruer wrote in a leaked email that China was unlikely to allow distribution of "Captain Phillips." The movie tells the true story of how the US military sent multiple ships and a special operations team to recover an American held hostage by Somali pirates in 2009.

  4. Sep 18, 2024 · A retelling of the headline grabbing events that occured on the high seas in April 2009 when cargo ship captain Richard Phillips, married father of two, surrendered himself to a group of four Somali pirates in order to protect his crew off the coast of Africa.

  5. Sep 12, 2024 · Captain Phillips, directed by Paul Greengrass and starring Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi, is an intense, gripping drama based on a true story of maritime piracy. Available on Max on September 27,...

  6. Sep 24, 2024 · Tom Hanks stars as Captain Richard Phillips, who must protect his crew from the pirates led by the ruthless Muse (Barkhad Abdi). Directed by Paul Greengrass, this film delves into themes of survival, courage, and the stark realities of maritime piracy.

  7. Sep 5, 2024 · Captain Phillips is a compelling action film based on the 2009 Maersk Alabama hijacking by Somali pirates. Directed by Paul Greengrass, the film excels in creating a tense and realistic portrayal of the harrowing events that never skimps on the action.