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USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

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USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

1196 men aboard, 5 days in water, 317 survived

5.9

2h 8m

2016

“1196 men aboard, 5 days in water, 317 survived”

Synopsis

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.

Director

Mario Van Peebles

Trailer

ActionWar

world war iibased on true story1940s

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Cast & Crew

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage

as Captain McVay

Tom Sizemore

Tom Sizemore

as McWhorter

Matt Lanter

Matt Lanter

as Bama

Thomas Jane

Thomas Jane

as Chuck Gwinn

Emily Tennant

Emily Tennant

as Clara

Craig Tate

Craig Tate

as Garrison

Cody Walker

Cody Walker

as West

James Remar

James Remar

as Admiral Parnell

Max Ryan

Max Ryan

as Lt. Chuck Gwinn

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