Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis
Synopsis
True story of the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, its crew's struggle to survive the sharks and exposure, and the captain's scape-goat court-martial.
Top Cast
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Stacy Keach
Capt. Charles Butler McVay
Richard Thomas
Lieutenant Steven Scott
Steve Landesberg
Lipscombe
Don Harvey
Kinderman
Robert Cicchini
D'Angelo
David Caruso
Wilkes
Bob Gunton
Chaplain
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Hashimoto
Jeffrey Nordling
Tasker
Tim Guinee
Dobson
Neil Giuntoli
Goldstein
Gordon Clapp
Elias
Joseph Carberry
Spilner
Dale Dye
Major Green
Carrie Snodgress
Louise McVay
Andrew Prine
Henshaw
Stacy Keach Sr.
Charles McVay Sr.
John Hillner
Olinsky
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 13, 1992
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Iscove
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Sharp
- Original Score
- Craig Safan
- Original Title
- Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Richard Maynard Productions, Fries Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Iscove
Alan Sharp
Craig Safan
James Pergola
Susan B. Browdy
Charles W. Fries, Richard Maynard
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Iscove
Director
Craig Safan
Original Music Composer
James Pergola
Director of Photography
Ward Preston
Production Design
William Loger
Costume Design
Alan Sharp
Writer
Susan B. Browdy
Editor
Richard Maynard
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis about?
True story of the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, its crew's struggle to survive the sharks and exposure, and the captain's scape-goat court-martial.
Who directed Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis?
Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis was directed by Robert Iscove.
Who stars in Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis?
The principal cast of Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis includes Stacy Keach, Richard Thomas, Steve Landesberg, Don Harvey, Robert Cicchini.
When was Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis released and how long is it?
Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis was composed by Craig Safan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis?
Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).