They Were Expendable, 1945, Approved, 2 hr 15 min
They Were Expendable Age Rating: Approved Runtime: 135 minutes Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer A somber and realistic portrayal of sacrifice, courage, and perseverance among American PT boat crews during the early days of World War II in the Pacific. Ratings: My Rating: 7.8/10 The Dove Foundation: Not Rated IMDb: 7.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 95% Metacritic: 86/100 TMDb: 6.9/10 Plot Summary: Set during the opening months of the Pacific War after the attack on Pearl Harbor, They Were Expendable follows Lieutenant John Brickley and his fellow officers serving in the U.S. Navy’s PT boat squadrons in the Philippines. The film focuses on the frustration faced by these men as military leadership initially underestimates the effectiveness of the small, fast attack boats compared to traditional battleships and cruisers. As Japanese forces rapidly advance across the Pacific, the PT crews undertake dangerous missions including reconnaissance, supply transport, rescue operations, and attacks against enemy ...