‘Captain Phillips’ movie, starring Tom Hanks, is the true story of MV Maersk Alabama hijacking
London festival organizers have announced that this year’s opening night will take place on Wednesday 9 October at the Odeon Leicester Square, with the European Premiere of Sony Pictures’ Captain Phillips. The 57th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express runs from Wednesday 9 October-Sunday 20 October.
“Captain Phillips” is based on the true story of Richard Phillips, commanding officer of the Maersk Alabama, a container ship that was hijacked by Somali pirates in 2009.
The movie is directed by acclaimed Academy Award nominee Paul Greengrass (United 93, The Bourne Supremacy) and stars two-time Academy Award winner Tom Hanks (Forrest Gump, Philadelphia), both of whom are expected to attend the Festival.
IMDb – Maersk Alabama movie ‘ Captain Phillips” (2013)