Movie: They Were Expendable

Top 10 Billed Cast

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

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Air Raid on the U.S. Base

Air Raid on the U.S. Base

Destroying a Japanese Cruiser

Destroying a Japanese Cruiser

Ed Neumeier on THEY WERE EXPENDABLE

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Air Raid on the U.S. Base

Air Raid on the U.S. Base - Clip

Destroying a Japanese Cruiser

Destroying a Japanese Cruiser - Clip

Ed Neumeier on THEY WERE EXPENDABLE

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