They Were Expendable
1945·Movie·
·2h 15min
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About
A Tribute to Those Who Did So Much... With So Little!
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.
DNA
- Genres
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersSurvivalSacrificeCamaraderieWar's ImpactMan Vs. Nature
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersLoyaltyBattle Against The ElementsMilitary MissionWartime RomanceRescue OperationWartime HeroismPersonal SacrificeOvercoming Odds
- Narrative
- Character Types
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
John Ford, Joseph H. August, Edward O'Fearna
Produced by:
John Ford
Composed by:
Herbert Stothart
Cast
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