Capt. Richard Phillips
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Sep 5, 2024 · The 2009 hijacking of the Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates thrust Captain Richard Phillips into the international spotlight. This real-life maritime drama unfolded off the coast of Somalia, marking the first time in two centuries that pirates had successfully seized an American cargo ship.
Sep 3, 2024 · Captain Richard Phillips, known for his bravery during the Maersk Alabama hijacking, has inspired many with his leadership and resilience, leading to increased awareness and measures against piracy.
5 days ago · Tom Hanks stars as Captain Richard Phillips, who must protect his crew from the pirates led by the ruthless Muse (Barkhad Abdi). Directed by Paul Greengrass, this film delves into themes of survival, courage, and the stark realities of maritime piracy.
5 days ago · The actor, who played Somali pirate leader Muse in the Paul Greengrass film "Captain Phillips" to great acclaim, was born in Mogadishu. He recalls an idyllic childhood there, making and flying kites and playing marbles, until the age of 7, when civil war broke out in Somalia.
Sep 18, 2024 · A retelling of the headline grabbing events that occured on the high seas in April 2009 when cargo ship captain Richard Phillips, married father of two, surrendered himself to a group of four Somali pirates in order to protect his crew off the coast of Africa.
4 days ago · The actor visited Phillips, a cargo ship captain, at his 19th-century farmhouse here three times in the past two years. Hanks stars in the title role of Captain Phillips, an Oct. 11 release about the Vermonter's 2009 capture by Somali pirates and subsequent rescue by the Navy's fabled SEAL Team Six. "He came here to study me," Phillips explained.
Sep 12, 2024 · Captain Phillips, directed by Paul Greengrass and starring Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi, is an intense, gripping drama based on a true story of maritime piracy. Available on...
