They Were Expendable
“A Tribute to Those Who Did So Much... With So Little!”
1945 · 2 h 15 min
Directed by 
John Ford
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Plot
After a demonstration of new PT boats, the Navy doubts their value in combat, leaving a lieutenant frustrated until the war starts.
Sinekatalog’s take
John Ford's WWII drama is quiet and elegiac, with Robert Montgomery and John Wayne.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.2 / 10 (10,407 votes)
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