They Were Expendable (1945) (original) (raw)

Supplies are dwindling. Troops are hopelessly outnumbered. But even in defeat there is victory. The defenders of the Philippines - including PT-boat skippers John Brickley and Rusty Ryan - will give the U.S. war effort time to regroup after the devastation of Pearl Harbor.

Supplies are dwindling. Troops are hopelessly outnumbered. But even in defeat there is victory. The defenders of the Philippines - including PT-boat skippers John Brickley and Rusty Ryan - will give the U.S. war effort time to regroup after the devastation of Pearl Harbor. (less)

Director: John Ford
Writers: Frank Wead, William L. White
Starring: Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed, Jack Holt, Ward Bond, Marshall Thompson
Producer: John Ford

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