The Fighting 69th
Jammed With Action ! . . Loaded With Excitement ! . . . And Every Thrill-Packed Word Is True !
1940 · 1h 30m · PASSED
Action, Drama, War
Directed by
William Keighley
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The Fighting 69th
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- William Keighley Director
- James Cagney as Pvt. Jerry Plunkett
- Pat O'Brien as Father Duffy
- George Brent as Wild Bill Donovan
- Jeffrey Lynn as Joyce Kilmer
- Alan Hale as Big Mike Wynn
- Frank McHugh as "Crepe Hanger" Burke
- Dennis Morgan Cast
- Dick Foran Cast
- William Lundigan Cast
- Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams Cast
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