They Were Expendable

They Were Expendable

Drama 1946 2 hr 9 min

A navy lieutenant is in charge of a squadron of MTBs whose task is to carry urgent messages between garrisons, but he is convinced that they should play a more vital role in the war effort. When a Japanese warship is spotted in the vicinity, he sees his chance.

Drama 1946 2 hr 9 min

U

Starring Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed

Director John Ford, Robert Montgomery

They Were Expendable

Robert Montgomery

Lt. John Brickley
John Wayne

Lt. (j.g.) 'Rusty' Ryan
Donna Reed

2nd Lt. Sandy Davys
Jack Holt

Gen. Martin
Ward Bond

Boats

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They Were Expendable

DRAMA

A navy lieutenant is in charge of a squadron of MTBs whose task is to carry urgent messages between garrisons, but he is convinced that they should play a more vital role in the war effort. When a Japanese warship is spotted in the vicinity, he sees his chance.

Average 8.1
Reviews 12
Fresh 11
Rotten 1

Information

Studio: Warner Bros.
Released: 1946
Run Time: 2 hr 9 min
Rated: U
Region of Origin: United States

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (United States) (AAC)
Subtitles: English (United States) (CC), French (France)

Accessibility

: Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.