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Film Matinee: They Were Expendable

BBC One
on BBC One London

Starring Robert Montgomery, John Wayne

A squadron of US motor torpedo-boats are on a desperate mission. They must evacuate high-ranking officers from the beleaguered island of Bataan. but so important is their assignment that both men and boats are expendable.
John Ford's classic war movie takes place at the time of the Pearl Harbor attack and is a tribute to men who were willing to sacrifice their lives for their beliefs.
Screenplay by FRANK WOOD Produced and directed by JOHN FORD
* FILMS: page 21

Contributors

Screenplay:
Frank Wood
Producer/Director:
John Ford
Lt John Brickley:
Robert Montgomery
Lt (JG) 'Rusty' Ryan:
John Wayne
Lt Sandy Davyss:
Donna Reed
General Martin:
Jack Holt
'Boats' Mulcahey, CBM:
Ward Bond
Ens 'Snake' Gardner:
Marshall Thompson
Ens 'Andy' Andrews:
Paulc Langton
Major James Morton:
Leon Ames
Seaman Jones:
Arthur Walsh
Ens George Cross:
Cameron Mitchell
Ens Tony Aitken:
Jeff York
Doc:
Jack Pennick
General:
Robert Barrat
Source: Radio Times

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