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They Were Expendable(1945)
Status: Released
Date: 1945-12-07
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134 Votes
Time: 2h 15m
A Tribute to Those Who Did So Much... With So Little!
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
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Movie: They Were Expendable
Top 10 Billed 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
Paul Langton
Ens. 'Andy' Andrews
Leon Ames
Major James Morton
Arthur Walsh
Seaman Jones
Donald Curtis
Lt. (J.G.) 'Shorty' Long
Video Trailer They Were Expendable
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Air Raid on the U.S. Base
Destroying a Japanese Cruiser
Ed Neumeier on THEY WERE EXPENDABLE
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Air Raid on the U.S. Base - Clip
Destroying a Japanese Cruiser - Clip
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