They Were Expendable

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.

Tagline

“A Tribute to Those Who Did So Much... With So Little!”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, War

Director

John Ford

Original Language

EN

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.

When was They Were Expendable released?

They Were Expendable was released on December 7, 1945.

How long is They Were Expendable?

They Were Expendable has a runtime of 2h 15m.

Where can I track They Were Expendable?

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