They Were Expendable
1945·United States·136 min.
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In the aftermath of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the members of a PT boat squadron patrol Philippine waters and attack Japanese ships. The PT boat initially had little respect from senior Navy officers but their maneuverability and speed however quickly change their minds. As the Japanese advance across the Philippines, the PT boats become essential in evacuating the senior personnel including General Mac Arthur.
DirectorJohn Ford
ScreenwriterFrank Wead
MusicHerbert Stothart
CinematographyJoseph H. August
CastRobert Montgomery·John Wayne·Donna Reed·Ward Bond·Jack Holt·Marshall Thompson·Louis Jean Heydt·Leon Ames·Cameron Mitchell·Russell Simpson
Original titleThey Were Expendable