They Were Expendable
1945 · Drama, War · 2h 15m · NR · ★ 6.5 on TMDB
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They Were Expendable is a 1945 drama and war movie directed by John Ford. It stars Robert Montgomery, John Wayne and Donna Reed. It runs 2h 15m and is rated NR. TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10.
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.
Details
- Released
- December 7, 1945
- Director
- John Ford
- Cast
- Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed, Jack Holt, Ward Bond, Marshall Thompson
- Genres
- Drama, War
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Age rating
- NR
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