USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

1196 men aboard, 5 days in water, 317 survived

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

Writer

Richard Rionda Del Castro

Writer

Cam Cannon

Producer

Michael Mendelsohn

Producer

Richard Rionda Del Castro

Original Music Composer

Laurent Eyquem

Director of Photography

Andrzej Sekula