They Were Expendable (1945)

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They Were Expendable has a runtime of 2h 15m.

Q: When was They Were Expendable released?

They Were Expendable was released in 1945. The exact release date is Dec 07, 1945.

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They Were Expendable has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on audience reviews.

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The main cast of They Were Expendable includes Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed, among others.

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They Were Expendable was directed by John Ford.

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They Were Expendable falls under the Drama genre.

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 their worth, successfully shooting down Japanese planes, relaying messages between islands, and picking off a multitude of enemy ships.