Somali Pirates: Fighting Back(2012)
Somali Pirates: Fighting Back Synopsis
Patrolled by desperate gunmen looking to capture any vessel that strays into their path, the waters off East Africa are among the most dangerous in the world. With Somali pirates continuing to make headlines, this timely documentary tells the story of the US container ship Maersk Alabama, which was stormed by bandits in April 2009. With the captain taken hostage, the unarmed crew made the remarkable decision to confront the gun-toting invaders in a brave attempt to save their skipper and the ship. Now, using dramatic recreations and interviews with the crew and their families, this exclusive one-hour special reveals the incredible events that took place over those few days.
Somali Pirates: Fighting Back (2012) is a documentary film directed by John Boyle, released on January 1, 2012 with a runtime of 46m. It stars John Boyle.
- Director:
- John Boyle
- Writers:
- John Boyle, Fionn Crow Howieson
- Cinematographer:
- Fionn Crow Howieson
- Production:
- Shark Bay Films
- Status:
- Released
Somali Pirates: Fighting Back Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by John Boyle, written by John Boyle and Fionn Crow Howieson.
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The main cast of Somali Pirates: Fighting Back (2012) includes John Boyle. The film was directed by John Boyle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Somali Pirates: Fighting Back released?
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Somali Pirates: Fighting Back was released on January 1, 2012 and runs for 46m.