They Were Expendable
Summary:
John Brickley (Robert Montgomery) believes in PT boats, and as a lowly U.S. Navy lieutenant stationed in the Philippines, that makes him a radical thinker. "Your boats maneuver beautifully," an admiral (Charles Trowbridge) tells him, "but if I'm going into combat, I prefer something a little more substantial." The gently delivered but stinging dismissal stirs the resentment of {... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Robert Montgomery - (Lt. John Brickley)
John Wayne - (Lt. J.G. "Rusty" Ryan)
Donna Reed - (Lt. Sandy Davys)
Cameron Mitchell - (Ens. George Cross)
Ward Bond - (Boats Mulcahey)
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Review:
A major work in the career of John Ford, They Were Expendable reflects the great director's love of the U.S. Navy and admiration of the men and women who fought the Second World War. It's a product of wartime, meant to be stirringly patriotic and occasionally saccharine. It almost qualifies as a U.S. Navy product: Star Robert Montgomery wa... Continue >>
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