The Defenders(2023)
The Defenders Synopsis
When talented Australian refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi steps off the plane in Thailand for his honeymoon, he finds himself facing an Interpol arrest order for alleged terrorism offences. What unfolds is the gripping true story of a heroic whistle-blower who, on speaking out about his own torture, sets off a revenge plot involving three countries, two royal families and the world's most powerful sporting body, FIFA. As Hakeem awaits extradition back to Bahrain, a group of campaigners led by a retired Australian football captain Craig Foster fight for his release.
The Defenders (2023) is a documentary film directed by Matthew Bate, released on June 15, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Hakeem al-Araibi and Craig Foster.
- Director:
- Matthew Bate
- Writers:
- Matthew Bate
- Producers:
- Gal Greenspan, Alice Burgin
- Cinematographer:
- Jay Kennedy
- Production:
- Sweetshop & Green, Closer Productions, Screen Australia
- Status:
- Released
The Defenders Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Matthew Bate, written by Matthew Bate, produced by Gal Greenspan and Alice Burgin.
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The Defenders – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Defenders online?
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The Defenders (2023) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Defenders?
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The main cast of The Defenders (2023) includes Hakeem al-Araibi and Craig Foster. The film was directed by Matthew Bate. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Defenders released?
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The Defenders was released on June 15, 2023 and runs for 1h 21m.