They Were Expendable

1945TV-PG135 min7.3/10

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.

Genres:Drama

Director:John Ford

Cast:Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed

Production Country:United States

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Added to HBO Max:October 1, 2020