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