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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- John Ford
Writing:
- Frank Wead
- William L. White
Stars:
Release Date: 1945-12-07
6.5/10
6.5/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 135
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Lt. John Brickley
Lt. (J.G.) 'Rusty' Ryan
Lt. Sandy Davyss
General Martin
"Boats" Mulcahey, Chief Boatswain's Mate
Major James Morton
Seaman Jones
Ens. 'Snake' Gardner
Ens. 'Andy' Andrews
Ens. George Cross
Lt. (J.G.) 'Shorty' Long
'Ohio'
Silver Dollar Bartender (uncredited)
Ens. Tony Aiken
'Slug' Mahan T.M. 1c
'Squarehead' Larsen SC 2c
'Doc'
'Benny' Lecoco ST 3c
Admiral Blackwell
The General
Elder Tompkins M.M. 2c
Ens. Brant
'Dad' Knowland
Army Doctor
Army Orderly (uncredited)
Naval Officer (uncredited)
Officer's Wife (uncredited)
Lieutenant Colonel (uncredited)
Commander (uncredited)
Sailor (uncredited)
Hotel Manager (uncredited)
Boat Crewman (uncredited)
(uncredited)
Asian Bartender (uncredited)
Officer's Wife (uncredited)
Bartender at Manila Hotel (uncredited)
Boat Crewman (uncredited)
Man in Admiral's Office (uncredited)
Officer's Wife (uncredited)
Naval Air Captain (uncredited)
Man in Admiral's Office (uncredited)
Nurse (uncredited)
Airport Officer (uncredited)
'Slim' - Bearded CPO (uncredited)
Minor Role (uncredited)
Officer (uncredited)
Navy Captain (uncredited)
Man in Admiral's Office (uncredited)
Man in Admiral's Office (uncredited)
Man in Admiral's Office (uncredited)
Sammy - Boat Crewman (uncredited)
Boat Crew Member (uncredited)
Captain at Airport (uncredited)
Naval Doctor (uncredited)
