They Were Expendable
"A Tribute to Those Who Did So Much... With So Little!"
Originally released in 1945. They Were Expendable is a drama/war film. directed by John Ford. With a runtime of 2h 15m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, and Donna Reed
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 7, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
2h 15m
135 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (121 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Montgomery
as Lt. John Brickley
John Wayne
as Lt. (J.G.) 'Rusty' Ryan
Donna Reed
as Lt. Sandy Davyss
Jack Holt
as General Martin
Ward Bond
as "Boats" Mulcahey, Chief Boatswain's Mate
Marshall Thompson
as Ens. 'Snake' Gardner
Paul Langton
as Ens. 'Andy' Andrews
Leon Ames
as Major James Morton
Arthur Walsh
as Seaman Jones
Donald Curtis
as Lt. (J.G.) 'Shorty' Long
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
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 bu...
Who directed They Were Expendable?
They Were Expendable was directed by John Ford.
How long is They Were Expendable?
They Were Expendable has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
When was They Were Expendable released?
They Were Expendable was released on December 7, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in They Were Expendable?
The main cast of They Were Expendable includes Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed, Jack Holt, Ward Bond.
Is They Were Expendable worth watching?
They Were Expendable has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 121 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.