They Were Expendable
Movie
1945
2 HOURS 15 MINS
War
A squadron of PT boats defends the Philippines against Japanese invasion during World War II as they come to terms with being considered expendable by higher command.
Cast & Crew
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" Mulcahey
Marshall Thompson Ens. "'Snake" Gardner
Paul Langton Ens. "Andy" Andrews
Leon Ames Maj. James Morton
Arthur Walsh Seaman Jones
Donald Curtis Lt. (j.g.) "Shorty" Long
Cameron Mitchell Ens. George Cross
Jeff York Ens. Tony Aiken
Murray Alper "Slug" Mahan
Harry Tenbrook "Squarehead" Larsen
Jack Pennick "Doc"
J. Alex Havier "Benny" Lecoco
Charles Trowbridge Admiral Blackwell
Bruce Kellogg Elder Tompkins
Louis Jean Heydt "Ohio"
Robert Barrat The General
Russell Simpson "Dad" Knowland
John Ford Director
Robert Montgomery Director
William L. White Writer (Book)
Frank Wead Writer (Screenplay)
John Ford Producer
Cliff Reid Associate Producer
Earl K. Brent Original Music
Herbert Stothart Original Music
Eric Zeisl Original Music
Joseph H. August Cinematography
Douglass Biggs Film Editing
Frank E. Hull Film Editing
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Saturday, September 27
PT boat captains (Robert Montgomery, John Wayne) fight Japanese in Philippines.
Sunday, September 28
PT boat captains (Robert Montgomery, John Wayne) fight Japanese in Philippines.
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