The Pirates of Somalia
Synopsis
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.
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-19
Top Cast
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Evan Peters
Jay Bahadur
Barkhad Abdi
Abdi
Melanie Griffith
Maria Bahadur
Al Pacino
Seymour Tolbin
Philip Ettinger
Alex
Russell Posner
Jared Bahadur
Kiana Madani
Tracy Ziconni
Maria Vos
Avril Benoît
Jojo Gonzalez
Jojo
Coral Peña
Katlyn
Jennifer Keane
Student
Alok Tewari
Kailash Bahadur
Robert Hobbs
Navy Admiral
Darron Meyer
Mitch Kelp
Aidan Whytock
Agent Brice
Armaan Haggio
Mohamed Farole Jr.
Sabrina Mohammed Hassan
Maryan
Mohamed Hakeemshady
Ancient Warrior (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysTribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 8, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 8, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 27, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bryan Buckley
- Screenplay & Story
- Bryan Buckley
- Original Score
- John Nau, Andrew Feltenstein
- Original Title
- The Pirates of Somalia
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Kalahari Pictures, hungryman, BCDF Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bryan Buckley
Bryan Buckley, Jay Bahadur
John Nau, Andrew Feltenstein
Scott Henriksen
Jay Nelson
Bryan Buckley, Mino Jarjoura, Claude Dal Farra, Matt Lefebvre, Peter Pastorelli
Department Leadership Roster
Bryan Buckley
Director
Bryan Buckley
Screenplay
Mino Jarjoura
Producer
Claude Dal Farra
Producer
Matt Lefebvre
Producer
Jay Nelson
Editor
John Nau
Original Music Composer
Andrew Feltenstein
Original Music Composer
Scott Henriksen
Director of Photography
Irfaan Fredericks
Producer
David Skinner
Production Design
Moira Anne Meyer
Costume Design
Michelle Martini
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pirates of Somalia
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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.
Who stars in The Pirates of Somalia?
The principal cast of The Pirates of Somalia includes Evan Peters, Barkhad Abdi, Melanie Griffith, Al Pacino, Philip Ettinger.
When was The Pirates of Somalia released and how long is it?
The Pirates of Somalia was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pirates of Somalia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pirates of Somalia was composed by John Nau, Andrew Feltenstein.
Is The Pirates of Somalia based on a book or true story?
The Pirates of Somalia is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jay Bahadur".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pirates of Somalia?
The Pirates of Somalia holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).