The actor kept Phillips’ beard and eyeglasses in the movie, but he didn’t speak with the merchant ship captain’s strong New England accent. Hanks plays Phillips in Paul Greengrass’ docudrama adapted from the captain’s memoir about the April 2009 hijacking. “The military – they are the true heroes in my story,” said Phillips, who was introduced by former Gov. The event also gave him a chance to honor the military and say thanks to his crew and Vermont community, who he said helped him and his family in a time of need. He said the movie was entertainment but the benefit showing was an opportunity to raise money for a Champlain College scholarship in honor of a 2012 graduate who died. Phillips got a rousing standing ovation after he addressed the packed theater.

“Captain Phillips” got an early screening Tuesday night at a benefit in Richard Phillips’ home state of Vermont ahead of its national release in theaters on Oct. The captain of the American cargo ship hijacked by Somali pirates four years ago returned home from sea to another hero’s welcome – this time for a sneak peek of the Tom Hanks movie about the ordeal. Showbiz veteran blasts Oscar nominees in ballot peek Why there are 9 Best Picture nominees at this year's Oscars 'Look at me!' Oscar nominee Barkhad Abdi makes TV debut on 'Five-0’

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