They Were Expendable
- Original title
- They Were Expendable
- Year
- 1945
- Running time
- 136 min.
- Country
United States
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Frank Wead. Book: William L. White
- Cast
- Music
- Cinematography
- Joseph H. August (B&W)
- Producer
- Genre
- War. Drama | II World War. Pearl Harbor
- Synopsis
- In the aftermath of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the members of a PT boat squadron patrol Philippine waters and attack Japanese ships. The PT boat initially had little respect from senior Navy officers but their maneuverability and speed however quickly change their minds. As the Japanese advance across the Philippines, the PT boats become essential in evacuating the senior personnel including General Mac Arthur.
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- Awards
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1945: 2 Nominations for Oscar: Best Sound, Special Effects
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