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Captain Phillips is a 2013 American biographical action-thriller film [4] [5] [6] directed by Paul Greengrass. Based on the 2009 Maersk Alabama hijacking, the film tells the story of Captain Richard Phillips, an American merchant mariner who was taken hostage by Somali pirates.
Oct 11, 2013 · The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the U.S.-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years. Director. Paul Greengrass. Writers. Billy Ray. Richard Phillips. Stephan Talty. Stars. Tom Hanks. Barkhad Abdirahman. See production info at IMDbPro. STREAMING.
- (494K)
- Action, Biography, Crime
- Paul Greengrass
- 2013-10-11
The captain of the ship, Richard Phillips (Tom Hanks), looks to protect his crew from the hostile invaders, and their leader, Muse (Barkhad Abdi).
- (281)
- Paul Greengrass
- PG-13
- Tom Hanks
May 14, 2013 · Based on a true story, the film focuses on the Alabama’s commanding officer, Captain Richard Phillips (two-time Academy Award®-winner Tom Hanks, Best Actor, 1993, Philadelphia; Best Actor,...
- 3 min
- 4M
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
Somali pirates hijack a cargo ship and hold the captain hostage, setting the stage for a tense confrontation with the US Navy. Based on a true story. Watch trailers & learn more.
Based on a true story, the film focuses on the Alabama’s commanding officer, Captain Richard Phillips (two-time Academy Award®-winner Tom Hanks, Best Actor, 1993, Philadelphia; Best Actor, 1994, Forrest Gump), and the Somali pirate captain, Muse (Barkhad Abdi), who takes him hostage.
The film focuses on the relationship between the Alabama's commanding officer, Captain Richard Phillips (two time Academy Award®-winner Tom Hanks), and the Somali pirate captain, Muse (Barkhad Abdi), who takes him hostage.
