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Captain Phillips (2013) is an American biographical thriller directed by Paul Greengrass, based on the 2009 hijacking of the container ship MV Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates and the rescue of its captain by U.S. Navy SEALs.
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What is the movie Captain Phillips about?
"Captain Phillips" is a 2013 biographical thriller that details the 2009 hijacking of the US-flagged cargo ship MV Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates. The film focuses heavily on the ordeal of Captain Richard Phillips, who was taken hostage and held in a small, enclosed lifeboat for several days.
Who directed Captain Phillips?
The film was directed by Paul Greengrass, a British filmmaker highly renowned for his documentary-style approach to dramatic thrillers. Greengrass is also famous for directing other tense, reality-based films like "United 93" and two installments of the "Bourne" franchise.
Who played the lead role of Captain Richard Phillips?
Actor Tom Hanks stars as Captain Richard Phillips, delivering a highly praised performance that anchors the film's emotional tension. His portrayal of the traumatized captain earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor.
How does Captain Phillips end?
The film concludes with a tense climax in which U.S. Navy SEALs execute a simultaneous sniper attack on the lifeboat. The operation successfully kills three of the hijackers and frees Phillips, followed by a powerful, heavily improvised emotional scene where Phillips receives medical treatment aboard the USS Bainbridge.
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