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A Hijacking

A Hijacking

6.8(275 votes)
2012
1h 43m
ThrillerDrama

Tensions are high after a Danish freighter is captured and held for ransom by Somali pirates, leading to weeks of high-stakes negotiations – and an escalating potential for explosive violence.

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Production

Companies:
DR
Nordisk Film Denmark

Languages

Original:da
Spoken:
DanishEnglishJapaneseSomali

Reviews

amnesiac84

8/10

A european version of Captain Phillips: less action, yet a more thoughtful story and screenplay. Another great Danish movie.

6/22/2014

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