They Were Expendable A Tribute to Those Who Did So Much... With So Little!
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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Drama
War
- Release Date
Dec 07, 1945
- Popularity: 2.6362
- 115 votes
- Directed by
John Ford
- Screenplay by
Frank WeadChristina Stead
- Productions
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (US)
- Budget
Revenue: NA
Duration: 2h 15 min
Top Cast
Crew & Team
John Ford
Director
Edward O'Fearna
Assistant Director
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