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They Were Expendable

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During World War II, a group of brave soldiers from the United States Navy faces adversity in the Pacific theater. The story follows a team of small torpedo boats, who are stranded and struggle to survive in a sea of chaos and destruction. Through the perspective of Commander Mike Randall and his loyal second-in-command, Lieutenant Rusty Ryan, the narrative explores the camaraderie and sacrifice among the men who must confront overwhelming forces.

As the conflict escalates, the group discovers that their mission, despite being regarded as a kind of second-line unit, is crucial to the Allies' war strategy. As they face dangerous missions and the constant threat of the enemy, each of them must grapple with fear and the pressure of their responsibilities. Relationships deepen, with stories of love and friendship emerging amidst the destruction.

With a focus on the tenacity and bravery of the soldiers, the film presents both the glory and the tragedy of war. Through intense action sequences and moments of profound human drama, it portrays the constant struggle for survival and loyalty among comrades. This is a powerful narrative about sacrifice, where even the smallest heroes play a vital role in the story of the global conflict. The result is an emotional tribute to those who gave themselves and to the people left behind.

Media type
Movie
Year
1945
Director
John Ford
Writer
Frank Wead
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
7.20
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
92.00
Service
Metacritic
Rating
86.00
Actors
Robert Montgomery
John Wayne
Donna Reed
Jack Holt
Ward Bond
Marshall Thompson
Paul Langton
Leon Ames
Arthur Walsh
Donald Curtis
Cameron Mitchell
Louis Jean Heydt
Jeff York
Murray Alper
Harry Tenbrook
Jack Pennick
Alex Havier
Charles Trowbridge
Robert Barrat
Bruce Kellogg
Tim Murdock
Russell Simpson
Vernon Steele
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Philip Ahn
Steve Barclay
Betty Blythe
Danny Borzage
Al Bridge
George Bruggeman
James Carlisle
Jack Carrington
Bruce Carruthers
Tony Carson
Jack Cheatham
Fred Coby
Roger Cole
Jane Crowley
Henry H. Daniels Jr.
William B. Davidson
Marjorie Davies
Larry Dods
William 'Red' Donahue
Frank Eldredge
Jim Farley
Charles Ferguson
Lee Tung Foo
Art Foster
Almeda Fowler
Mary Jane French
Jon Gilbreath
James Gonzalez
Duke Green
Sherry Hall
Stuart Hall
Robert Homans
Michael Kirby
Michael Kostrick
Paul Kruger
Stubby Kruger
Jack Lee
Jack Lorenz
Leota Lorraine
Jack Luden
James Magill
George Magrill
Eve March
Maurice Marks
Kermit Maynard
Merrill McCormick
Frank McGrath
Leonard Mellin
Robert Milasch
Henry Mirelez
Jack Mower
Charles Murray Jr.
Forbes Murray
Bill Neff
Bill Nind
Wedgwood Nowell
Franklin Parker
Frank Pershing
Nino Pipitone Jr.
Dan Quigg
Joey Ray
William McKeever Riley
Jack Ross
John Roy
Harold Schlickenmayer
Phil Schumacher
Jack Semple
Sam Simone
Reginald Simpson
Leslie Sketchley
Ralph Soncuya
Larry Steers
Sammy Stein
Jack Stoney
Robert Strong
Bob Thom
Richard Thorne
Brad Towne
Jack Trent
Tom Tyler
Emmett Vogan
Eleanore Vogel
Hansel Warner
Billy Wilkerson
Roque Ybarra Jr.
Gender
Drama
BΓ©lica
Country
United States
Producers
John Ford
Streaming
Apple TV
Amazon Video
Original title
They Were Expendable
Duration
135
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