They Were Expendable

Rating: 6.6
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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.

Revenue:
$N/A

Date Released:
12/07/1945

Cast


19406

Robert Montgomery

Lt. John Brickley

4165

John Wayne

Lt. (J.G.) 'Rusty' Ryan

17752

Donna Reed

Lt. Sandy Davyss

93910

Jack Holt

General Martin

4303

Ward Bond

"Boats" Mulcahey, Chief Boatswain's Mate

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