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In Harm's Way Quotes Showing 1-9 of 9 “Where does a man go when there are no more corners to turn, when he's running out of hope, out of luck, out of time?” ― Doug Stanton, In Harm's Way: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Extraordinary Story of Its Survivors
In Harm's Way. An aging Naval officer leads his men against the Japanese after Pearl Harbor. Genre: Drama, War. Director (s): Otto Preminger. Stars: John Wayne, Kirk Douglas, Patricia Neal, Tom Tryon, Paula Prentiss. Production: Paramount Pictures. Nominated for 1 Oscar.
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The film's title comes from a quote by Revolutionary War captain John Paul Jones: "I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast, for I intend to go in harm's way." The islands identified by Torrey as Gavabutu, Levu Vana and Tokaroa are actually San Cristobal, Guadalcanal and Malaita.
The title of the film comes from a quote from an American Revolutionary naval commander: I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast, for I intend to go in harm's way. —
Books are seen by some as a throwback to a previous world; conversely, gleaning the main ideas of a book via a quote or a quick summary is typical of the Information Age but is a habit disdained by some diehard readers.
In Harm's Way is a captivating and powerful book written by Doug Stanton. It is a mesmerizing account of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis during World War II, one of the most tragic and harrowing events in American naval history.
Captain Rockwell Torrey: If you can hold a razor in that hand, you might shave before you come topside. Commander Paul Eddington: Aye, aye, Father Torrey. Commander Egan Powell: He needs a zipper in his face. Captain Rockwell Torrey: We both know what's eating you, Paul.
