| Captain Phillips
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Cinema poster
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| Country
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 United States
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| Directed by
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Paul Greengrass
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| Release Date
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2013
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| Language
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English
Somali
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| Studio
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Trigger Street Productions
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| Distributor
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Columbia Pictures
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Captain Phillips is a 2013 drama that recounts the events surrounding the hijacking of the Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates in 2009. Tom Hanks stars in the film as Richard Phillips, the captain of the ship who allowed himself to be taken hostage by the hijackers. The film was directed by Paul Greengrass (The Bourne Supremacy).
The following weapons were used in the film Captain Phillips:
Handguns
Colt M1911A1
An M1911A1 is notably used by Najee (Faysal Ahmed).
World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP
A closeup of the M1911A1.
Makarov PM
A Makarov PM is used by Abduwali Muse (Barkhad Abdi).
Rifles
Norinco Type 56
The early M22 version of Norinco Type 56 is one of the rifles carried by the Somali pirates, notably Abduwali Muse (Barkhad Abdi). The rifles are seen in generally poor condition.
Type 56 assault rifle aka M22, early milled receiver model without under-folding ("pig sticker") bayonet - 7.62x39mm
Promotional image of the pirates with their rifles.
Norinco Type 56-1
The Norinco Type 56-1 is one of the rifles carried by the Somali pirates. The rifles are seen in very poor condition.
Norinco Type 56-1 (under-folding stock variant) - 7.62x39mm
A good closeup of the Pirate’s rusted-out Type 56-1. Note the distinctive full-circle ("hooded") front sight, which is rusted as well in the front post.
Najee (
Faysal Ahmed) holds the Type 56-1 during the bridge takeover. Note the under folding stock has been taped to the handguard, seemingly for carrying ease or simply no intended use for the stock.
Najee (
Faysal Ahmed) firing the rifle. Note that this rifle appears to have two magazines taped together 'jungle-style'.
M4A1
Members of the USN VBSS team are armed mostly with the M4A1 while confronting the lifeboat as well as when boarding the Alabama.
Colt M4A1 with 6 position collapsible stock - 5.56x45mm
Two USN Sailors wield M4A1 carbines on board the RHIB.
Sailors of the USN VBSS team are armed with
M4A1 carbines while confronting the lifeboat. Most of the carbines have the detachable carrying handle rear sight and KAC quad rail handguards lacking attachment, which is accurate to Navy personnel armaments.
Knight's Armament SR-25
US Navy SEALs are seen taking aim with what appear to be suppressed SR-25 rifles with night vision adapters. These are designated as Mk 11 Mod 0 by the SEALs.
Knight's Armament SR-25 with Harris bipod and suppressor - 7.62x51mm NATO
A Navy SEAL unfolds the bipod of his Mk 11.
A good clear shot of the SEAL’s Mk 11 rifle outfitted with a scope, night vision adaptor, AN/PEQ-15 designator and suppressor along with the bipods deployed.
A row of SEAL spotters and shooters with their rifles ready.
Heckler & Koch HK417
One of the SEAL snipers uses a suppressed Heckler & Koch HK417, as evidenced by its wider, curved magazine.
Heckler & Koch HK417 with 12" barrel, scope, night vision adapter, Harris bipod and suppressor - 7.62x51mm NATO
Navy SEALs prepare their rifles.
Submachine Guns
IMI Uzi
During the introduction of the Somali pirates, two tribesmen can be seen carrying full size IMI Uzis with Norinco Type 56 rifles.
Machine Guns
M240 GPMG
An M240 machine gun is manned by US Navy personnel riding in the RHIBs (Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat).
M240B 7.62x51mm NATO with newer style lower handguard (designed to attach RIS rails via hex nut)
A sailor mans the M240 while aboard a US Navy RHIB (Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat).
The M240 mounted in the front of the RHIB.
DShK Heavy Machine Gun
A DShK heavy machine gun is seen mounted on a Somali "technical".
DShK heavy machine gun - 12.7x109mm.
Browning M3 Heavy Machine Gun
A Browning M3 is seen mounted on the side of a Navy Seahawk helicopter as well as manned by Navy gunners aboard the USS Bainbridge.
Browning M3 Aircraft - .50 BMG
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Browning M3 is seen mounted on the left side of a Navy Seahawk.
The M3 mounted on the USS
Bainbridge.
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