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Here are a few important points to remember about the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer drama flick. They Were Expendable starring Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed, Jack Holt has a NR rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 15 min. The release date of the movie is December 20th, 1945. The movie received a user score of 65/100 on TMDb, which reflects reviews from 132 engaged users.
Let’s set the scene for you... Here's the plot: "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."
