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Captain Phillips. (film) 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. It stars Tom Hanks as Phillips, alongside ...
- $220.6 million
- Henry Jackman
- $55 million
Oct 11, 2013 · Tom Hanks stars as the captain of a cargo ship hijacked by Somali pirates in 2009. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and learn more about the film's production and reception.
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The true story of the 2009 hijacking of the U.S. cargo ship Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates and the ensuing standoff with the U.S. Navy. The film focuses on the relationship between the captain, Richard Phillips (Tom Hanks), and the pirate leader, Muse (Barkhad Abdi), who takes him hostage.
Oct 11, 2013 · A 2013 drama/action film based on the true story of the 2009 hijacking of a U.S. cargo ship by Somali pirates. Starring Tom Hanks as the captain, the film has 93% critics rating and 89% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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May 22, 2023 · On Oct. 11, 2013, the Tom Hanks-led film Captain Phillips released to critical acclaim. It told the story of Captain Richard Phillips, whose ship, the MV Maersk Alabama, was taken captive by a group of Somali pirates before Phillips himself was held hostage on an enclosed lifeboat. The film’s promotional materials stated that it was based on ...
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Oct 11, 2013 · A real-life account of a 2009 hijacking of an American cargo ship by Somali pirates, re-created by Paul Greengrass with Tom Hanks as the captive captain. The film depicts the tension, drama and humanity of the hostage situation, as well as the psychological and physical challenges of the pirates and the crew.
Captain Phillips. Captain Richard Phillips attempts to escape from armed Somali pirates while the U.S. Navy tries to rescue him. The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
