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