They Were Expendable

     

They Were Expendable1945

Stars: Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed, Jack Holt
Genre: Drama, War
Rating: APPROVED
Runtime: 135 minutes

They Were Expendable is a 1945 American war film directed by John Ford and starring Robert Montgomery and John Wayne and featuring Donna Reed. The film is based on the 1942 book by William L. White, relating the story of the exploits of Motor Torped… more »


Lt. 'Rusty' Ryan:
[as they watch the inspectors drive away] Wonderful the way people believe in those high powered canoes of yours.

Lt. John Brickley:
Don't you believe in them, Rusty?

Lt. 'Rusty' Ryan:
And I let you sell me that stuff about a command of my own.

Lt. John Brickley:
You're skipper of the 34 boat, aren't you?

Lt. 'Rusty' Ryan:
I used to skipper a cake of soap in the bathtub, too. [He walks off]

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