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They Were Expendable (1945)
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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.
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Worth tryingRise-to-power
EnergyRising and charged
ToneEpic and aspirational
ExperienceGrowth, power, and escalation
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a rise-from-below journey built on training, power shifts, and the satisfaction of steady progression.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
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Viewer insight They Were Expendable is a 1945 film in the Drama / War category from United States. Directed by John Ford. Starring Robert Montgomery and John Wayne. Runtime: about 135 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. TMDB rating: 6.5/10.
Genre: Drama / War, Released in 1945, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 135 minutes, Starring Robert Montgomery and John Wayne.
Runtime
135 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Robert Montgomery
Lt. John Brickley
John Wayne
Lt. (J.G.) 'Rusty' Ryan
Donna Reed
Lt. Sandy Davyss
Jack Holt
General Martin
Ward Bond
"Boats" Mulcahey, Chief Boatswain's Mate
Marshall Thompson
Ens. 'Snake' Gardner
Paul Langton
Ens. 'Andy' Andrews
Leon Ames
Major James Morton
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Arthur Walsh
Seaman Jones
Donald Curtis
Lt. (J.G.) 'Shorty' Long
Cameron Mitchell
Ens. George Cross
Louis Jean Heydt
'Ohio'
Jeff York
Ens. Tony Aiken
Murray Alper
'Slug' Mahan T.M. 1c
Director: John Ford
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1What is movie They Were Expendable (1945)?
It is a movie released in 1945 within the Drama, War category.
2What is the story of They Were Expendable?
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4What is the rating of They Were Expendable?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 135 ratings.
5What is the runtime of They Were Expendable?
Its runtime is about 135 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is They Were Expendable best suited for?
A grounded dramatic watch where the emotional payoff grows scene by scene and feels strongest once it settles in.
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