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(1945) is a somber and realistic World War II drama directed by John Ford. It follows a squadron of PT boats in the Philippines during the early, losing stages of the war following the Pearl Harbor attack. Key Themes and Tone

Warner Archive Blu-Ray Review: John Ford’s ‘They Were Expendable’ With Robert Montgomery & John Wayne – Movie Mania Madness subtitle They Were Expendable

Unlike many "gung-ho" patriotic films of its era, this movie is noted for its grim and sobering tone . (1945) is a somber and realistic World War