They Were Expendable (1945)

Directed by John Ford

⏱ 135 min

DramaWar

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⭐ 6.5 · TMDB rating

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TMDB: 6.5/10 (135 votes)

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What is They Were Expendable about?: 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.
Where can I watch They Were Expendable?: Available on: Philo, TCM, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
When was They Were Expendable released?: 1945-12-07

Overview

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.