Question 1

What personal connection did Matt Lanter have to the USS Indianapolis story?

Accepted Answer

Matt Lanter's grandfather was a survivor of the USS Indianapolis, and in the film, Lanter wears his grandfather's dogtags.

Question 2

Why was the film a financial disappointment despite its notable elements?

Accepted Answer

It cost about $40 million but only grossed about $2 million, making it a huge money-loser for Saban Films, despite being based on a true story with a recognizable cast.

Question 3

What surprising discovery happened shortly after the USS Indianapolis wreck was found?

Accepted Answer

Within 3 weeks of finding the USS Indianapolis in August 2017, the Japanese submarine that sank it was discovered by a Japanese search team; it had been scuttled near the end of WWII.

Question 4

Where were the scenes set on the USS Indianapolis filmed, and what other movie used the same location?

Accepted Answer

Scenes were filmed aboard the USS Alabama in Mobile Bay, Alabama, which was also used to film Under Siege (1992).

Question 5

What is the harrowing true story depicted in USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage?

Accepted Answer

It tells the story of the crew stranded in the Philippine Sea for five days after delivering atomic weapons, enduring extreme thirst, hunger, and relentless shark attacks while awaiting rescue.

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

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