They Were Expendable
A Tribute to Those Who Did So Much... With So Little!
19452h 15m6.5(138 votes)
DramaWar
Synopsis
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…
They Were Expendable (1945) is a drama and war film directed by John Ford. It stars Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, and Donna Reed. The film runs for 2 hours 15 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 138 votes.
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Director
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
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Who stars in They Were Expendable?
They Were Expendable stars Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed, and Jack Holt, and was directed by John Ford.
How long is They Were Expendable?
They Were Expendable has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes.
When did They Were Expendable come out?
They Were Expendable was released in 1945.
What genre is They Were Expendable?
They Were Expendable is a drama and war film.
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They Were Expendable holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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