
The Pirate Tapes
Exposing piracy in Somalia from the inside out, The Pirates Tapes follows Mohamed Ashareh, a young Somali-Canadian, as he travels to Somalia in hopes of joining an active pirate cell. Armed only with a hidden camera, Mohamed works his way into a cell run by a ruthless warlord, Jama Donyal, and is assigned to his first hijacking mission. When things take an unexpected turn, Mohamed finds himself on the run from the law with the danger of execution looming.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Pirate Tapes
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 2011-07-11
- Runtime: 72 minutes
- Rating: 6/10 (1 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: HBO, HBO Documentary Films, Telesto
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.182
- Languages: Somali, English
Cast & Crew

Mohamed Ashareh
as Self
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pirate Tapes?▼
The Pirate Tapes is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2011-07-11.
Who are the main actors in The Pirate Tapes?▼
The main cast includes Mohamed Ashareh, .
Where can I watch The Pirate Tapes online?▼
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Is The Pirate Tapes based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Pirate Tapes?▼
The Pirate Tapes has an IMDb rating of 6/10 based on 1 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Pirate Tapes?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Pirate Tapes?▼
The soundtrack was composed by HBO, HBO Documentary Films, Telesto. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Pirate Tapes filmed?▼
The Pirate Tapes was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Pirate Tapes?▼
The total runtime of The Pirate Tapes is 72 minutes.
Is The Pirate Tapes suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Pirate Tapes?▼
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