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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.
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Questions about The Defenders
How long is The Defenders?
The Defenders has a runtime of 1h 21m (1 hour and 21 minutes).
Who directed The Defenders?
The Defenders was directed by Matthew Bate and released in 2023.
What genre is The Defenders?
The Defenders is a Documentary film (2023).
Who stars in The Defenders?
The cast of The Defenders includes Hakeem al-Araibi, Craig Foster.
