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They Were Expendable

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on BBC Two England

Wardrama starring
Robert Montgomery
John Wayne , Donna Reed Manila Bay 1941: navy lieutenant John
"Brick" Brickley commands a squadron of US motortorpedo boats. Its task is to carry urgent messages between garrisons, but officer Ryan is convinced the unit should play a bigger role. When a Japanese warship is spotted in the vicinity, "Brick" is determined to prove the squadron's worth.
Director John Ford ( 1945. U) B/W ♦ See Films: pages 57-66

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Montgomery
Unknown:
John Wayne
Unknown:
Donna Reed
Director:
John Ford
Lieutenant John Brickley:
Robert Montgomery
Lieutenant RG -Rusty Ryan:
John Wayne
Lieutenant Sandy Davyss:
Donna Reed
General Martin:
Jack Holt
'Boats Mulcahey:
Ward Bond
Ensign Snake Gardner:
Marshall Thompson
Ensign Andy Andrews:
Paul Langton
Major James Morton:
Leon Ames
Source: Radio Times

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