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They Were Expendable

NR
DramaWar
6.514/10(111 ratings)

After a demonstration of new PT boats, navy brass are still unconvinced of their viability in combat, leaving Lt. "Rusty" Ryan frustrated. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, however, Ryan and his buddy Lt. Brickley are told they can finally take their squadron into battle. The PT boats quickly prove their worth, successfully shooting down Japanese planes, relaying messages between islands, and picking off a multitude of enemy ships.

12-07-1945
2h 15m
They Were Expendable
Backdrop for They Were Expendable

Main Cast

Robert Montgomery

Robert Montgomery

Lt. John Brickley

John Wayne

John Wayne

Lt. (J.G.) 'Rusty' Ryan

Donna Reed

Donna Reed

Lt. Sandy Davyss

Jack Holt

Jack Holt

General Martin

Ward Bond

Ward Bond

"Boats" Mulcahey, Chief Boatswain's Mate

Marshall Thompson

Marshall Thompson

Ens. 'Snake' Gardner

Paul Langton

Paul Langton

Ens. 'Andy' Andrews

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
John Ford
Production:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Key Crew

Director:
John Ford
Screenplay:
Frank Wead
Producer:
John Ford
Set Decoration:
Edwin B. Willis
Original Music Composer:
Herbert Stothart

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en