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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Movie Details
- Original Title: They Were Expendable
- Genres: Drama, War
- Release Date: 1945-12-07
- Runtime: 135 minutes
- Rating: 6.56/10 (116 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.8165
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Robert Montgomery
as Lt. John Brickley
John Wayne
as Lt. (J.G.) 'Rusty' Ryan
Donna Reed
as Lt. Sandy Davyss
Jack Holt
as General Martin
Ward Bond
as "Boats" Mulcahey, Chief Boatswain's Mate
Marshall Thompson
as Ens. 'Snake' Gardner
Paul Langton
as Ens. 'Andy' Andrews
Leon Ames
as Major James Morton
Arthur Walsh
as Seaman Jones
Donald Curtis
as Lt. (J.G.) 'Shorty' Long
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Air Raid on the U.S. Base
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What is They Were Expendable?▼
They Were Expendable is a Drama, War movie directed by . It was released on 1945-12-07.
Who are the main actors in They Were Expendable?▼
The main cast includes Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed, Jack Holt, Ward Bond, .
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A Tribute to Those Who Did So Much... With So Little!
What is the IMDb rating of They Were Expendable?▼
They Were Expendable has an IMDb rating of 6.56/10 based on 116 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of They Were Expendable?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
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The soundtrack was composed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was They Were Expendable filmed?▼
They Were Expendable was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is They Were Expendable?▼
The total runtime of They Were Expendable is 135 minutes.
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