

Michael Bay

Hollywood to tell the story of the USS Indianapolis

The story of the USS Indianapolis has been often told. Yet despite the violence and horror of what is considered the worst disaster in U.S. naval history, the story is still not widely known. At least seven books have been written, but books about World War II history don't usually attract wide attention. In 1991 a movie was done, but it was a made-for-TV effort starring Stacy Keach. Suddenly though, as the 70th anniversary of the July 30 sinking approaches, two major motion pictures are in the works. "USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage," starring Oscar-winner Nicolas Cage, began filming last month. Another project, still in development, would involve Robert Downey Jr.,...