They Were Expendable

About 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.

They Were Expendable is a 1945 war film directed by John Ford. Robert Montgomery appears as Lt. John Brickley, John Wayne as Lt. (J.G.) 'Rusty' Ryan, Donna Reed as Lt. Sandy Davyss, and Jack Holt as General Martin.

At 135 minutes long, it arrived in December 1945. Written by Christina Stead and Frank Wead. The story is adapted from a novel.

Shelv files it under philippines, pacific war, navy, and pearl harbor. It scores 6.5 out of 10 from 140 TMDB voters and it carries a NR rating.

Midway, The Final Countdown, and Tora! Tora! Tora! make useful companions to They Were Expendable, all filed under 1940s and pacific theater.