The Heroes (1988)

Overview

Based on real events, The Heroes chronicles a remarkable World War II mission. A group of 14 young men, fresh from intense training in northern Australia, embarks on a perilous journey aboard the decrepit fishing vessel, 'The Krait.' Their objective, dubbed Operation Jaywick, involves navigating treacherous waters to execute a bold strike on Singapore Harbour. Following a successful raid, the team faces an unexpected threat from a Japanese destroyer, forcing them to confront the grim reality of capture and ultimately choose between surrender and sacrifice.