They Were Expendable

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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.

"A Tribute to Those Who Did So Much... With So Little!"

Rating

6.6
115 votes

Popularity

3.3713

Runtime

135 min.

Status

Released

Release Date

12/7/1945

Credits

They Were Expendable

Robert MontgomeryLt. John Brickley

They Were Expendable

John WayneLt. (J.G.) 'Rusty' Ryan

They Were Expendable

Donna ReedLt. Sandy Davyss

They Were Expendable

Jack HoltGeneral Martin

They Were Expendable

Ward Bond"Boats" Mulcahey, Chief Boatswain's Mate

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