Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis (1991)

Name: Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis
Genre: TV Movie, War, Drama
Released: 1991
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Stacy Keach, Richard Thomas, Steve Landesberg, Don Harvey, Robert Cicchini

1h 40m United States of America

TV Movie War Drama

Plot

Based on real events, the harrowing tale of the U.S.S. Indianapolis unfolds as the ship sinks during World War II. Survivors face a grueling battle against both the elements and relentless sharks in the treacherous waters. As hope dwindles, the captain becomes the target of a court-martial, unfairly taking the fall for the tragedy. The film captures the intense struggle for survival and the moral complexities of war, showcasing both the bravery of the crew and the haunting consequences of their ordeal.

Cast

Stacy Keach Richard Thomas Steve Landesberg Don Harvey Robert Cicchini David Caruso Bob Gunton Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Jeffrey Nordling Tim Guinee Neil Giuntoli Gordon Clapp Joseph Carberry Dale Dye Carrie Snodgress