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They Were Expendable (1945)

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1945 · 135 min · Drama · War

They Were Expendable (1945) is a drama and war film with a runtime of 135 minutes. It holds an IMDb rating of 7.2 from 10K votes, alongside a TMDB score of 6.5. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community ratings below to see how They Were Expendable scores across every source.

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Overview

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.

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Is They Were Expendable (1945) worth watching?

They Were Expendable holds an IMDb rating of 7.2 from 10K votes, so it's generally well received. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community scores above to decide.

What is They Were Expendable's IMDb rating?

They Were Expendable (1945) has an IMDb rating of 7.2 based on 10K votes.

How long is They Were Expendable?

They Were Expendable runs for 135 minutes (2h 15m).

When was They Were Expendable released?

They Were Expendable was released in 1945.

What genre is They Were Expendable?

They Were Expendable is a drama, war film.