
Cat. No. DVDM 1023: CAPTAIN PHILLIPS ~ TOM HANKS / BARKHAD ABDI. UNIVERSAL / SONY D68928.
WIDESCREEN 16:9 ASPECT RATIO (2.40:1). AUDIO: DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1. DUAL LAYER.
FORMAT: PAL. REGIONS: 2,4,5. COLOUR. RUNNING TIME: 129 MINS.
REVIEW: Based on a true story of the hijacking in 2009 of the U.S. container ship Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates. The film focuses on the Alabama’s commanding officer, Captain Richard Phillips (Tom Hanks) and the Somali pirate captain, Muse (Barkhad Abdi) who takes him hostage. The two men are set on an unstoppable collision course when Muse and his crew target Phillip’s unarmed ship. In the ensuing standoff, both men will find themselves at the mercy of forces beyond their control.
SPECIAL FEATURES: *Commentary by Director Paul Greengrass *Capturing Captain Phillips - In-depth behind-the-scenes featurettes on making the acclaimed film.
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