Quick facts
- Released
- December 7, 1945
- Runtime
- 135 min
- Rating
- NR
- IMDb
- tt0038160
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
Robert Montgomery
Lt. John Brickley
John Wayne
Lt. (J.G.) 'Rusty' Ryan
Donna Reed
Lt. Sandy Davyss
Jack Holt
General Martin
Ward Bond
"Boats" Mulcahey, Chief Boatswain's Mate
Marshall Thompson
Ens. 'Snake' Gardner
Paul Langton
Ens. 'Andy' Andrews
Leon Ames
Major James Morton
Arthur Walsh
Seaman Jones
Donald Curtis
Lt. (J.G.) 'Shorty' Long
Cameron Mitchell
Ens. George Cross
Louis Jean Heydt
'Ohio'
Jeff York
Ens. Tony Aiken
Murray Alper
'Slug' Mahan T.M. 1c
Harry Tenbrook
'Squarehead' Larsen SC 2c
Jack Pennick
'Doc'
Alex Havier
'Benny' Lecoco ST 3c
Charles Trowbridge
Admiral Blackwell
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Frequently asked questions
- 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.
- 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.
- When was They Were Expendable released?
- They Were Expendable is a 1945 drama, war film.
- Where can I watch They Were Expendable?
- You can watch They Were Expendable with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.