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Captain Phillips is an American drama film released in 2013, directed by Paul Greengrass. The film is based on a real-life pirate attack that occurred off the coast of Somalia in 2009. The screenplay was written by Billy Ray. Plot The film tells the story of the American cargo ship MV Maersk Alabama, which is hijacked by Somali pirates off the Horn of Africa. The ship’s captain, Richard Phillips, is taken hostage after offering himself in exchange for the safety of his crew. The narrative focuse

Captain Phillips is a thriller biographical film based on the real-life maritime piracy incident that occurred off the coast of Somalia in 2009. It was directed by Paul Greengrass and written by Billy Ray. Plot The film recounts the hijacking of the American cargo ship MV Maersk Alabama by pirates off the coast of Somalia and the subsequent abduction of its captain, Richard Phillips. Phillips volunteers to be taken hostage to ensure the safety of his crew. The film focuses on the events between