USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage
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.
Charles London reviewedFebruary 26, 2025
The first half of this historical dramatization is frightening and sobering. The second half is educational and enlightening. We all knew about the sinking and the sharks, and the movie does a good job of showing us that, but who among us knew of the resulting court-martial and the Japanese U-boat commander who testified on behalf of the USS Indianapolis captain after sinking his ship?