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Overview
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.
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Cast
Robert Montgomery
Lt. John Brickley
John Wayne
Lt. (J.G.) 'Rusty' Ryan
Donna Reed
Lt. Sandy Davyss
Jack Holt
General Martin
Ward Bond
"Boats" Mulcahey, Chief Boatswain's Mate
Marshall Thompson
Ens. 'Snake' Gardner
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What year was They Were Expendable released?
They Were Expendable was released in 1945.
What genre is They Were Expendable?
They Were Expendable is a Drama, War film.
How long is They Were Expendable?
They Were Expendable has a runtime of 2h 15m.
What is They Were Expendable rated?
They Were Expendable has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 138 reviews.
Who directed They Were Expendable?
They Were Expendable was directed by John Ford.
