Mission of the Shark Movie Review 1991

A top secret naval mission leads to a scandal-ridden court martial in this true WWII saga, based on the worst sea disaster in naval history. The USS Indianapolis has just completed a secret mission when it is torpedoed by enemy subs. The survivors spend five days in shark-infested waters awaiting rescue and, when the Navy points fingers, the ship's highly decorated and well-respected Captain McVay accepts responsibility for the good of the service. Contains some harrowing scenes of sailors versus sharks.

Distribution

Available on VHS
Running time 92 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

World War II, True Stories, Military: Navy, Deep Blue

Cast

Stacy Keach, Richard Thomas, Steve Landesberg, Carrie Snodgress, Bob Gunton, Andrew Prine, Stacy Keach, Don Harvey

Director

Robert Iscove