They Were Expendable

They Were Expendable

1945 · 135 min · EN · NR · 6.6 (103 votes)
Dir. John Ford · Starring Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed, Jack Holt, Ward Bond, Marshall Thompson · Music Herbert Stothart

A Tribute to Those Who Did So Much... With So Little!

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Shortly after Pearl Harbor, a squadron of PT-boat crews in the Philippines must battle the Navy brass between skirmishes with the Japanese. The title says it all about the Navy's attitude towards the PT-boats and their crews.

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A classic wartime drama that feels earnest and patriotic. It captures the grim realities of combat and the camaraderie of soldiers facing overwhelming odds. A straightforward, no-nonsense look at duty and sacrifice during WWII.

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