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