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The Fighting 69th (1940)

Movie ★ 5.8 90 min

Action Drama War

Although loudmouthed braggart Jerry Plunkett alienates his comrades and officers, Father Duffy, the regimental chaplain, has faith that he'll prove himself in the end.

William Keighley Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 27, 1940
Runtime
90 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0032467
Language

Themes

Cast

James Cagney James Cagney Jerry Plunkett Pat O'Brien Pat O'Brien Father Duffy George Brent George Brent Wild Bill Donovan Jeffrey Lynn Jeffrey Lynn Joyce Kilmer Alan Hale Alan Hale Big Mike Wynn Frank McHugh Frank McHugh "Crepe Hanger" Burke Dennis Morgan Dennis Morgan Lieutenant Ames Dick Foran Dick Foran Long John Wynn William Lundigan William Lundigan Timmy Wynn Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams Paddy Dolan Henry O'Neill Henry O'Neill Colonel John Litel John Litel Captain Mangan Sammy Cohen Sammy Cohen Mike Murphy Harvey Stephens Harvey Stephens Major Anderson William Hopper William Hopper Private Turner Tom Dugan Tom Dugan Private McManus Frank Wilcox Frank Wilcox Lieutenant Norman John Arledge John Arledge Alabama Man #2 (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Fighting 69th about?
Although loudmouthed braggart Jerry Plunkett alienates his comrades and officers, Father Duffy, the regimental chaplain, has faith that he'll prove himself in the end.
Who directed The Fighting 69th?
The Fighting 69th was directed by William Keighley.
Who stars in The Fighting 69th?
The Fighting 69th stars James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, George Brent, Jeffrey Lynn.
When was The Fighting 69th released?
The Fighting 69th is a 1940 action, drama, war film.
Where can I watch The Fighting 69th?
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