7.2IMDb10k votes
Directed by John Ford
With Robert Montgomery · John Wayne · Donna Reed
the vibe
- 🌱 hopeful
- is couple shared
- 🧘 easy to follow
the story
A frustrated Navy lieutenant finally gets the chance to prove the effectiveness of PT boats in combat after Pearl Harbor.
the plot
contains spoilers
- motor torpedo boat squadron three defends the philippines against japanese invasion during the battle of the philippines
- lt. rusty ryan is frustrated after navy brass are unconvinced of the viability of new pt boats
- after the attack on pearl harbor, ryan and lt. brickley are told they can take their squadron into battle
- the pt boats successfully shoot down japanese planes
- the pt boats relay messages between islands
- the pt boats pick off a multitude of enemy ships
awards & recognition
- Oscar Nominee
- Nominated for 2 Oscars.
- 2 nominations total.
where to watch
not on any of our streamers yet.
