They Were Expendable
1945 • Drama | War
6.5 (130)
John Ford
Director
Status
Released
Release date
December 7, 1945
Duration
135 Min
Language
English
Popularity
2.4935
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Overview
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.
