About this release
Historical drama about the sinking of the USS Indianapolis by Japanese forces in World War II, and the travails endured by the few survivors both while adrift in the Philippine Sea and during the eventual scapegoating and court-martial of Captain Charles B. McVay III (Nicolas Cage).
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Disc 1
DVD
USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage (2016)
128 min
ActionWar
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.
Credits
Director
Mario Van Peebles
Writer
Richard Rionda Del Castro
Cam Cannon
Cast
Nicolas Cageas Captain McVay
Tom Sizemoreas McWhorter
Matt Lanteras Bama
Thomas Janeas Chuck Gwinn
Emily Tennantas Clara
Craig Tateas Garrison
Cody Walkeras West
James Remaras Admiral Parnell
Max Ryanas Lt. Chuck Gwinn
Currie Grahamas Captain Ryan
Cinematographer
Andrzej Sekula
Composer
Laurent Eyquem
Editor
Robert A. Ferretti
Producer
Michael Mendelsohn
Richard Rionda Del Castro
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- July 1, 2026