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