They Were Expendable
“A Tribute to Those Who Did So Much... With So Little!”
6.5/ 10IMDb7.2132
19452h 15m
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.
Top-billed cast
- JJohn Wayne
- WWilliam 'Red' Donahue
- JJack Ross
- PPaul Kruger
- AAlmeda Fowler
- RReginald Simpson
- DDan Quigg
- BBill Nind
- JJames Magill
- MMichael Kostrick
Crew
- Director
- John Ford
- Writers
- William L. White, Christina Stead, Frank Wead
- Producer
- John Ford
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently asked questions
What is They Were Expendable rated?
They Were Expendable has an audience rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 132 votes.
Who directed They Were Expendable?
They Were Expendable was directed by John Ford.
When was They Were Expendable released?
They Were Expendable was released in 1945.
