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They Were Expendable (1945)

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.
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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.

Rating:NR
Genre:Drama, War
Directed By:John Ford
Written By:Frank Wead, Christina Stead
In Theaters:12/20/1945
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Runtime:135 minutes
Studio:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Cast

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John Ford

Director

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Robert Montgomery

Lt. John Brickley

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John Wayne

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

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Donna Reed

Lt. Sandy Davyss

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Jack Holt

General Martin

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Ward Bond

"Boats" Mulcahey, Chief Boatswain's Mate

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Marshall Thompson

Ens. 'Snake' Gardner

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Paul Langton

Ens. 'Andy' Andrews

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Leon Ames

Major James Morton

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Arthur Walsh

Seaman Jones

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Donald Curtis

Lt. (J.G.) 'Shorty' Long

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Cameron Mitchell

Ens. George Cross

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