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They Were Expendable

They Were Expendable

MGM/UA (1945)
DVD
NR (Not Rated)
027616766120
War
USA | English | Color | 02:15

An dramatic telling of the role of the American PT Boats led defending the Philippines during World War II. Based on the true life stories of Lieutenants John Bulkeley (Robert Montgomery) and Robert Kelly (John Wayne), the movie depicts in accurate detail the American PT boats defense of the Philippines, December 1941 through April 1942. During which which Lieutenant Bulkeley was awarded a Medal of Honor and Lieutenant Kelly awarded the Navy Cross.


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Robert Montgomery Lt. John Brickley
John Wayne Lt. (J.G.) 'Rusty' Ryan
Donna Reed Lt. Sandy Davyss
Jack Holt Gen. Martin
Ward Bond 'Boats' Mulcahey C.B.M.
Marshall Thompson Ens. 'Snake' Gardner
Paul Langton Ens. 'Andy' Andrews
Leon Ames Maj. James Morton
Arthur Walsh Seaman Jones
Donald Curtis Lt. (J.G.) 'Shorty' Long
Cameron Mitchell Ens. George Cross
Jeff York Ens. Tony Aiken
Murray Alper 'Slug' Mahan T.M. 1c
Harry Tenbrook 'Squarehead' Larsen SC 2c
Jack Pennick 'Doc'
Alex Havier 'Benny' Lecoco ST 3c
Charles Trowbridge Adm. Blackwell
Robert Barrat The General
Bruce Kellogg Elder Tompkins M.M. 2c
Tim Murdock Ens. Brant
Louis Jean Heydt 'Ohio'
Russell Simpson 'Dad' Knowland
Vernon Steele Army Doctor
Pedro De Cordoba Priest
Philip Ahn Army Orderly

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Edition details

Edition Digitally Remastered Edition
Packaging Keep Case
Nr Discs 2
Screen Ratios Fullscreen (4:3)
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital Mono [English]
Subtitles English | French
Layers Single side, Single layer
Edition Release Date May 18, 1999
Regions Region 1

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Added Date Feb 03, 2011 19:31:20
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