USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage
5.9/10
Rating
128 min
Runtime
2016
Release Year
Mario Van Peebles
Director
Cast
Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore, Matt Lanter, Thomas Jane, Emily Tennant
Quick Synopsis
The film tells the true story of the crew aboard the USS Indianapolis, a naval ship that completed a secret mission delivering atomic bombs during World War II. After finishing their assignment, the ship was sunk in the Philippine Sea, leaving the surviving crew stranded in open water for five days. During this time, they faced severe dehydration, starvation, and repeated shark attacks while waiting for rescue.
Detailed Synopsis of USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage
The harrowing true story of the crew of the USS Indianapolis, who were stranded in the Philippine Sea for five days after delivering the atomic weapons that would eventually end WWII. As they awaited rescue, they endured extreme thirst, hunger, and relentless shark attacks.
