They Were Expendable (1945)
They Were Expendable is a 1945 drama movie directed by John Ford, with a running time of 2h 15m. It stars Robert Montgomery, John Wayne and Donna Reed.
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.
Quick answers
What is They Were Expendable about?
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.
When was They Were Expendable released?
They Were Expendable was released on 7 December 1945.
How long is They Were Expendable?
They Were Expendable runs 2h 15m.
Who made They Were Expendable?
They Were Expendable was directed by John Ford.
Where can I watch They Were Expendable?
They Were Expendable is available on YouTube TV, Plex, Tubi TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch They Were Expendable
Stream: YouTube TV
Watch free with ads: Plex, Tubi TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Robert Montgomery as Lt. John Brickley
- John Wayne as Lt. (J.G.) 'Rusty' Ryan
- Donna Reed as Lt. Sandy Davyss
- Jack Holt as General Martin
- Ward Bond as "Boats" Mulcahey, Chief Boatswain's Mate
- Marshall Thompson as Ens. 'Snake' Gardner
- Paul Langton as Ens. 'Andy' Andrews
- Leon Ames as Major James Morton
- Arthur Walsh as Seaman Jones
- Donald Curtis as Lt. (J.G.) 'Shorty' Long
- Cameron Mitchell as Ens. George Cross
- Louis Jean Heydt as 'Ohio'
