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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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navy
based on novel or book
world war ii
pearl harbor
philippines
pacific war
pacific theater
bataan
1940s
corregidor
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Questions about They Were Expendable
How long is They Were Expendable?
They Were Expendable has a runtime of 2h 15m (2 hours and 15 minutes).
Who directed They Were Expendable?
They Were Expendable was directed by John Ford and released in 1945.
What genre is They Were Expendable?
They Were Expendable is a Drama, War film (1945).
Who stars in They Were Expendable?
The cast of They Were Expendable includes Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed, Jack Holt, Ward Bond.
What is the TMDB rating for They Were Expendable?
They Were Expendable has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 135 votes.
