They Were Expendable
Director: John Ford
"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.
Where to Watch
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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
Cameron Mitchell
Ens. George Cross
Louis Jean Heydt
'Ohio'
In brief
They Were Expendable (1945) is a drama, war film. With an average rating of 6.5/10 from 137 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 15min. You can stream it on: YouTube TV.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch They Were Expendable online?
They Were Expendable is available on the following streaming services: YouTube TV. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is They Were Expendable?
They Were Expendable runs 135 minutes (2h 15min).
What rating does They Were Expendable have?
They Were Expendable has an average rating of 6.5/10 based on 137 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is They Were Expendable from?
They Were Expendable was released in 1945.
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