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They Were Expendable (1945)

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

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Released December 7, 1945Runtime 2h 15mDirector John Ford

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 of They Were Expendable

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
Leon Ames

Leon Ames

Major James Morton
Arthur Walsh

Arthur Walsh

Seaman Jones
Donald Curtis

Donald Curtis

Lt. (J.G.) 'Shorty' Long
Cameron Mitchell

Cameron Mitchell

Ens. George Cross
Louis Jean Heydt

Louis Jean Heydt

'Ohio'

About They Were Expendable

Where can I watch They Were Expendable?

They Were Expendable is available to rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.

Who stars in They Were Expendable?

They Were Expendable stars Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed, Jack Holt, Ward Bond.

Who directed They Were Expendable?

They Were Expendable was directed by John Ford.

How long is They Were Expendable?

They Were Expendable has a runtime of 2h 15m.

What is They Were Expendable about?

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.