
They Were Expendable
Drama
War
Lenguage:135 min
Duration:en
Release date:Dec 7, 1945
Calificacion:6.6
Description:
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.
Cast

Robert MontgomeryLt. John Brickley

John WayneLt. (J.G.) 'Rusty' Ryan

Donna ReedLt. Sandy Davyss

Jack HoltGeneral Martin

Ward Bond"Boats" Mulcahey, Chief Boatswain's Mate

Marshall ThompsonEns. 'Snake' Gardner

Paul LangtonEns. 'Andy' Andrews

Leon AmesMajor James Morton

Arthur WalshSeaman Jones

Donald CurtisLt. (J.G.) 'Shorty' Long