They Were Expendable
They Were Expendable (1945) is a war drama, directed by John Ford. It stars Robert Montgomery and John Wayne. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 135-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.
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What They Were Expendable Is 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.
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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.
Where can I watch They Were Expendable?
They Were Expendable is available to watch on digital platforms such as Philo, TCM, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is They Were Expendable?
They Were Expendable runs for 135 minutes (2h 15m).
When did They Were Expendable come out?
They Were Expendable was released in 1945.
Who directed They Were Expendable?
They Were Expendable was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in They Were Expendable?
They Were Expendable stars Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed, Jack Holt.
What is They Were Expendable's rating?
They Were Expendable holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.
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