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Supplies are dwindling. Troops are hopelessly outnumbered. But even in defeat there is victory. The defenders of the Philippines ? including PT-boat skippers John Brickley (Robert Montgomery) and Rusty Ryan (John Wayne) ? will give the U.S. war effort time to regroup after the devastation of Pearl Harbor. Director John Ford's World War II tale knows its battle-scarred topic firsthand. Montgomery was himself a Pacific PT-boat commander and a valorous Bronze Star recipient. Ford filmed the Academy Award?-winning* documentary Battle of Midway. And Wayne creates a portrait of patriotic resolve as only he can. They Were Expendable salutes all who expended themselves during some of the war's bleakest hours. Director John Ford's World War II tale knows its battle-scarred topic firsthand. Montgomery was himself a Pacific PT-boat commander and a valorous Bronze Star recipient. Ford filmed the Academy Award -winning* documentary Battle of Midway. And Wayne creates a portrait of patriotic resolve as only he can. They Were Expendable salutes all who expended themselves during some of the war's bleakest hours.

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Actors: Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed, Jack Holt, Ward Bond
Directors: Robert Montgomery, John Ford
Writers: Frank Wead, George Froeschel, Jan Lustig, Norman Corwin, William L. White
Producers: Cliff Reid
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, NTSC
Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
Subtitles: English, French
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 1
Rated:
NR
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Studio: Warner Home Video
DVD Release Date: May 16, 2000
Run Time: 135 minutes
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (325 customer reviews)
ASIN: B00004RF9E
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #199,661 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
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WB Archive Colection is awesome!

ByRay C.on August 3, 2016

Format: Blu-rayVerified Purchase

My review is specifically about the quality of the "Warner Brothers Archive Collection" Blu-ray. This is the version we have all been waiting for! A magnificent restoration that finally returns this film to full grain black and white theatrical glory, something that has been missing on all of the previous releases of this film. Up-converts great on my Sony UHP-H1 player to 4K for viewing on our Samsung 65" display. You will love it! Bravo to whoever it is that initiated the program that is restoring and re-releasing these gems that are included in the WB archive collection!

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ByMichael Berryon September 19, 2016

Format: Blu-rayVerified Purchase

Lovely B&W cinematography and composition in this character driven WW11 story.
I had the DVD version and the quality was good. I really can'y say if the BR is a quality improvement. There are no extra features at all which is a real lack considering all the talent involved in making this film.
Not much battle action but details the frustrations of the PT boat crew as they are frequently delegated to a ferry service.
Good cast. The romance is realistically treated with an evacuation which cuts off communication.
John Ford does indulge in a little patriotic fervor and some sentimentality, but given the time frame, it is not over done.

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I'm so glad this movie was available on DVD.

ByGrandMa Susanon January 4, 2017

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This is a great movie. WWII PT boats and their crews, making it possible for General MacArthur to escape the Philippines when the Japanese were closing in. It makes the loyalty of these sailors to one another and the dedicated, quiet patriotism that this inspiring generation left to us come fully to life for a little while. The love story is completely unnecessary, the real story is about these sailors and the hard and horrible sacrifices that they were called on to make.

A very special Christmas gift for my family. I purchased 5 copies, and provided each of my sons (and sons-in -law) with the documents and links to further information. One of my relatives was one of the 'expendables', a Navy guy who had to be left behind. He never made it home after the Bataan March. I wanted a way to let him live on for the next generations, and this wonderful film was exactly perfect for the purpose. There is a marker for him in the US Pacific War cemetery in the Philippines, but his body was never found to be returned, so other than a photograph I had no other way to make him real. I'm so glad this movie was available on DVD.

I used the gift as a moment to act like an old lady, doing the "...back in my day". Not really, but I did tell each of them that the next time they think about saying how 'stressed' their lives are with their commute and their jobs and their families, think about what these guys, younger than they, faced in their short lives. And to be grateful for the bravery of the 'expendables' and so many others.

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the high definition black & white image is fantastic to look at and the mono sound crystal clear

ByKen Littleon July 11, 2016

Format: Blu-rayVerified Purchase

A must have for any collector of classic war films. Its about the trials and tribulations of a motor torpedo boat squadron in the Philippines from late 1941/early 1942. It is not an action-oriented movie, rather, a subdued observation of the courage and perseverance of Allied service personnel and civilians in the face of defeat. The Warner Archives Blu-ray is exemplary, the high definition black & white image is fantastic to look at and the mono sound crystal clear.

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They were Expendable

ByBwhamion November 21, 2014

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Made near the end of WWII in 1945, They were Expendable, tells the story of how PT boats came to be used by the United States Navy. At the beginning of the film some Navy Brass, after watching a demonstration of the boats, decide to pass on them. Then the war begins and it turns out that they become useful. Robert Montgomery, a real PT boat Captain during the War stars in the film along with John Wayne. This is a different role for John Wayne, he does not save the day or win the war, but finds he must obey orders and by obeying orders he does something we don't expect. The movie is based on true events and deals with the invasion of Bataan by the Japanese. PT boats were made of wood instead of steel. This made them light and maneuverable. The men who run the boats are brave men and willing to sacrifice their lives for their country. The action sequences were directed by Montgomery, who used his personal experiences from the war to make them realistic and exciting. I enjoyed the movie and recommend it to those who enjoy war movies.

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Good WWII movie with John Wayne playing a second fiddle ...

ByJ. Webbon November 6, 2016

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Good WWII movie with John Wayne playing a second fiddle who wants to solo as a PT boat squad leader. But he'll have to keep up with Robert Montgomery too. Nice to remember a time when we all wanted the same thing and were willing to sacrifice to get it. Now politicians "sacrifice" them-selves and walk away with 50 million dollar foundations honoring their personal glory.