Captain Phillips - DVD digipack

Captain Phillips is a complex portrayal of the 2009 hijacking of the American cargo ship Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates. Director Paul Greengrass brings his unique perspective to the story, combining a gripping thriller with an exploration of the far-reaching consequences of globalization. The film focuses on the relationship between the commanding officer of the Alabama, Captain Richard Phillips (two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks), and the Somali pirate captain Muse (Barkhad Abdi), who takes him hostage. Phillips and Muse are set on a collision course when Muse and his crew target Phillips’ unarmed ship. In the battle of wills and determination that unfolds 230 kilometers off the Somali coast, both men find themselves at the mercy of forces far beyond their control...