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1945 · 135 min · NR

They Were Expendable

Directed by John Ford · Drama, War, Action

They Were Expendable (1945) is a Drama film, directed by John Ford set in Philippines during the 1940s. It runs 135 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of war's cost run throughout.

Composer
Herbert Stothart
Cinematography
Joseph H. August
Cast
Robert MontgomeryJohn WayneDonna ReedJack HoltWard BondMarshall ThompsonPaul LangtonLeon Ames

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