Captain Phillips

Storyline

Captain Phillips 2013

In the spring of 2009, the American cargo ship Alabama sets sail for the open seas under the command of Captain Phillips. When faced with a pirate threat, the captain decides to take a different route to avoid danger, but unexpectedly, the pirates find an opportunity to attack. After a struggle, the pirates manage to take control of the ship. What sets this attack apart is that American ships have not faced such a threat in 200 years. With years of experience under his belt, Captain Richard devises a plan and cleverly hides his crew, sacrificing himself to become a hostage. A psychological battle ensues between the captain and the leader of the pirates, Muse. As tensions rise, a rescue team sets out to save the ship, heightening the suspense even further.

Genre:
Action, Biography, Crime
Year:
2013
Country:
United States
IMDB:
7.8 - tt1535109
Duration:
Content Rating:
PG-13
Director:
Paul Greengrass
Stars:
Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman, Tom Hanks