They Were Expendable (1945)
A Tribute to Those Who Did So Much... With So Little!
Storyline
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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Movie Details
| Original title | They Were Expendable |
|---|---|
| Release date | Dec 20, 1945 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, world war ii, 1940s, philippines, navy, pearl harbor, pacific war, pacific theater, bataan, corregidor |
FAQ
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.
When was They Were Expendable released?
They Were Expendable was released on Dec 20, 1945 (status: Released).
Who directed They Were Expendable?
John Ford directed They Were Expendable.
What is the TMDB rating of They Were Expendable?
They Were Expendable has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 from 140 votes.