The Pirates of Somalia(2017)
Overview
After an inspiring chance encounter with his idol, rookie journalist Jay Bahadur uproots his life and moves to Somalia looking for the story of a lifetime. Hooking up with a local fixer, he attempts to get embedded with the local Somali pirates, only to quickly find himself in over his head.
Director
Bryan Buckley
Studio
Kalahari Pictures
Cast
Evan Peters
as Jay Bahadur
Barkhad Abdi
as Abdi
Melanie Griffith
as Maria Bahadur
Al Pacino
as Seymour Tolbin
Philip Ettinger
as Alex
Russell Posner
as Jared Bahadur
Kiana Madani
as Tracy Ziconni
Maria Vos
as Avril Benoît
Jojo Gonzalez
as Jojo
Coral Peña
as Katlyn
Jennifer Keane
as Student
Alok Tewari
as Kailash Bahadur
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2017
Runtime
1h 57m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
Kalahari Pictures • Hungry Man • BCDF Pictures
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Where can I watch The Pirates of Somalia?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Pirates of Somalia (2017).
What is The Pirates of Somalia about?▼
After an inspiring chance encounter with his idol, rookie journalist Jay Bahadur uproots his life and moves to Somalia looking for the story of a lifetime. Hooking up with a local fixer, he attempts to get embedded with the local Somali pirates, only to quickly find himself in over his head.
Who directed The Pirates of Somalia?▼
The Pirates of Somalia was directed by Bryan Buckley and released in 2017. It is a drama film.
How long is The Pirates of Somalia?▼
The Pirates of Somalia has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
Who stars in The Pirates of Somalia?▼
The cast of The Pirates of Somalia includes Evan Peters as Jay Bahadur, Barkhad Abdi as Abdi, Melanie Griffith as Maria Bahadur, Al Pacino as Seymour Tolbin, Philip Ettinger as Alex and more.
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