MUMBAI: Hollywood’s most versatile actor who has been a forerunner of movies that have garnered worldwide acclaim, the legend Tom Hanks celebrates his birthday today. On this special day, &PrivéHD brings to you multiple Academy Award nominated film Captain Philips airing today at 5PM. An extraordinary movie of life & death and based on a true story, cast member Barkhad Abdi was called out for his terrific performance in the movie which makes for a great watch.

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Captain Phillips is a multi-layered examination of the 2009 hijacking of the U.S. container ship Maersk Alabama by a crew of Somali pirates. Based on a true story, the film focuses on the Alabama’s commanding officer, Captain Richard Phillips (two-time Academy Award®-winner Tom Hanks, Best Actor, 1993, Philadelphia; Best Actor, 1994, Forrest Gump), 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 Phillips’ unarmed ship; in the ensuing standoff, both men will find themselves at the mercy of forces beyond their control.

A story based on real events that is bound to keep you enthralled, ‘Captain Philips’ airs today at 5 PM only on &PrivéHD

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