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Directed by Paul Greengrass and starring Tom Hanks , Captain Phillips is a multi-layered biographical thriller that dramatizes the 2009 hijacking of the U.S. container ship Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates. The film is celebrated for its "you-are-there" realism and its exploration of the complex relationship between the ship's commanding officer, Captain Richard Phillips, and the pirate leader, Muse (played by Barkhad Abdi ). Core Features & Narrative

: Director Paul Greengrass used his signature kinetic, handheld camera style to create a sense of claustrophobia and intense immediacy, particularly during the lifeboat sequences. Production Highlights Captain Phillips - Attacco in mare aperto [m108...

: The narrative follows Captain Richard Phillips as his unarmed cargo ship is targeted and boarded by four Somali pirates 145 miles off the Somali coast. After a tense standoff, Phillips is taken hostage in the ship's lifeboat, leading to a high-stakes rescue operation by the U.S. Navy . Directed by Paul Greengrass and starring Tom Hanks

: Beyond being a thriller, the film examines the effects of globalization and the economic desperation that drives Somali fishermen into piracy. Core Features & Narrative : Director Paul Greengrass