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    They Were Expendable 1945 POSTER

    They Were Expendable

    1945

    English

    7.2

    16

    92%

    73%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    navy

    pacific war

    pearl harbor

    philippines

    War

    world war ii

    John Ford John Ford Director Cameron Mitchell Cameron Mitchell as Ens. George Cross John Roy John Roy as Man in Admiral's Office Betty Blythe Betty Blythe as Officer's Wife Louis Jean Heydt Louis Jean Heydt as 'Ohio'
    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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