Trivia Quiz: Exploring the Captain Phillips Movie

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    Who portrayed the titular character, Captain Richard Phillips, in the movie?

    • Tom Hanks
    • Matt Damon
    • Leonardo DiCaprio
    • Mark Wahlberg
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Dive into the gripping world of cinema with our "Captain Phillips" Trivia Quiz! Embark on a journey through the high-stakes drama and real-life events that inspired this captivating film. Test your knowledge as you explore the cast, characters, and storyline that brought the tense Maersk Alabama hijacking to the silver screen.
Discover how Tom Hanks masterfully portrayed the titular character, Captain Richard Phillips, while Barkhad Abdi's exceptional performance as the lead Somali pirate, Muse, added depth to the narrative. Delve into the heart-pounding moments aboard the cargo ship, Maersk Alabama, as American crewmembers faced the perilous threat of piracy on the Indian Ocean.
Unearth intriguing tidbits about the movie's director, Paul Greengrass, and its Academy Award triumph. Immerse yourself in the cinematic brilliance of "Captain Phillips" and put your film knowledge to the test in this enthralling quiz experience.

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  • 2. 

    In the movie, what type of vessel was hijacked by Somali pirates?

    • Cargo ship

    • Oil tanker

    • Cruise ship

    • Fishing boat

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  • 3. 

    Which real-life event inspired the film's storyline?

    • Maersk Alabama hijacking

    • Titanic sinking

    • USS Indianapolis sinking

    • Costa Concordia disaster

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  • 4. 

    Which actor played the role of the lead Somali pirate, Muse?

    • Barkhad Abdi

    • Idris Elba

    • Chiwetel Ejiofor

    • Rami Malek

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  • 5. 

    What is the nationality of the crewmembers aboard the hijacked ship?

    • American

    • British

    • Australian

    • Danish

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  • 6. 

    Which acclaimed director directed the movie "Captain Phillips"?

    • Paul Greengrass

    • Steven Spielberg

    • Christopher Nolan

    • Quentin Tarantino

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  • 7. 

    What cargo was the Maersk Alabama carrying at the time of the hijacking?

    • Food aid

    • Electronics

    • Luxury goods

    • Weapons

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  • 8. 

    The movie primarily takes place in which body of water?

    • Indian Ocean

    • Mediterranean Sea

    • Gulf of Mexico

    • Red Sea

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  • 9. 

    The movie "Captain Phillips" was nominated for several Academy Awards. Which category did it win?

    • Best Film Editing

    • Best Actor

    • Best Original Score

    • Best Director

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  • 10. 

    How did Captain Phillips attempt to protect the crew during the hijacking?

    • Locking himself in the cabin

    • Offering himself as a hostage

    • Radioing for help

    • Negotiating with the pirates

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