The Defenders

The Defenders

Fighting for Hakeem
🎞️ Movie 90 min AU
โ˜… 6.8 /10 2023

When talented Australian refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi steps off the plane in Thailand for his honeymoon, he finds himself facing an Interpol arrest order for alleged terrorism offences. What unfolds is the gripping true story of a heroic whistle-blower who, on speaking out about his own torture, sets off a revenge plot involving three countries, two royal families and the world's most powerful sporting body, FIFA. As Hakeem awaits extradition back to Bahrain, a group of campaigners led by a retired Australian football captain Craig Foster fight for his release.

Cast

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Craig Foster
Self
Self
Ming-Zhu Hii
Ming-Zhu Hii
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Mark Saturno
John Voce
John Voce
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Benjamin Speed
Composer
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Alex Cardy
Cinematographer