
They Were Expendable
They Were Expendable
Release: 1945-12-07·Runtime: 135m·★ 6.5
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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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Donna Reedas Lt. Sandy Davyss
Charles Trowbridgeas Admiral Blackwell
Leota Lorraineas Officer's Wife (uncredited)
Robert Montgomeryas Lt. John Brickley
Arthur Walshas Seaman Jones
Tim Murdockas Ens. Brant
Robert Homansas Bartender at Manila Hotel (uncredited)
Eve Marchas Nurse (uncredited)
Wedgwood Nowellas Man in Admiral's Office (uncredited)
Tom Tyleras Captain at Airport (uncredited)
Philip Ahnas Army Orderly (uncredited)
Steve Barclayas Naval Officer (uncredited)
Reginald Simpsonas Man in Admiral's Office (uncredited)
Donald Curtisas Lt. (J.G.) 'Shorty' Long
Betty Blytheas Officer's Wife (uncredited)
Jack Ludenas Naval Air Captain (uncredited)
Jack Holtas General Martin
Henry H. Daniels Jr.as Sailor (uncredited)
Jim Farleyas (uncredited)
Almeda Fowleras Officer's Wife (uncredited)
Robert Milaschas Minor Role (uncredited)
Sammy Steinas Sammy - Boat Crewman (uncredited)
Billy Wilkersonas Sgt. Smith (uncredited)
Jeff Yorkas Ens. Tony Aiken
Robert Barratas The General
Kermit Maynardas Airport Officer (uncredited)
Forbes Murrayas Navy Captain (uncredited)
Larry Steersas Man in Admiral's Office (uncredited)
Jack Moweras Officer (uncredited)
Jack Pennickas 'Doc'
Lee Tung Fooas Asian Bartender (uncredited)
Frank McGrathas 'Slim' - Bearded CPO (uncredited)
John Wayneas Lt. (J.G.) 'Rusty' Ryan
Jack Cheathamas Commander (uncredited)
Marshall Thompsonas Ens. 'Snake' Gardner
Russell Simpsonas 'Dad' Knowland
William B. Davidsonas Hotel Manager (uncredited)
Blake Edwardsas Boat Crewman (uncredited)
Ward Bondas "Boats" Mulcahey, Chief Boatswain's Mate
Cameron Mitchellas Ens. George Cross
Harry Tenbrookas 'Squarehead' Larsen SC 2c
Louis Jean Heydtas 'Ohio'
Bruce Kelloggas Elder Tompkins M.M. 2c
Joey Rayas Boat Crew Member (uncredited)
Vernon Steeleas Army Doctor
Robert Emmett O'Connoras Silver Dollar Bartender (uncredited)
Emmett Voganas Naval Doctor (uncredited)
Alex Havieras 'Benny' Lecoco ST 3c
Al Bridgeas Lieutenant Colonel (uncredited)
Michael Kirbyas Boat Crewman (uncredited)
George Magrillas Man in Admiral's Office (uncredited)
Paul Langtonas Ens. 'Andy' Andrews
Leon Amesas Major James Morton
Murray Alperas 'Slug' Mahan T.M. 1c
Paul Krugeras Man in Admiral's Office (uncredited)
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