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They Were Expendable

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

Not Rated Drama War

Starring: Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed, Jack Holt, Ward Bond

Writer: Frank Wead, William L. White, Christina Stead

Release Date:
December 7, 1945
Ratings:
6.5 / 10
Director:
John Ford
Companies:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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.