The Fighting 69th (1940)

  • NR
  • 01/26/1940 (US)
  • Action, Drama, War
  • 1h 30m

Jammed With Action ! . . Loaded With Excitement ! . . . And Every Thrill-Packed Word Is True !

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.

William Keighley

Director

Fred Niblo Jr.

Screenplay

Norman Reilly Raine

Screenplay

Dean Riesner

Screenplay

Cast

James Cagney's headshot

James Cagney

Jerry Plunkett
Pat O’Brien's headshot

Pat O’Brien

Father Duffy
George Brent's headshot

George Brent

Wild Bill Donovan
Jeffrey Lynn's headshot

Jeffrey Lynn

Joyce Kilmer
Alan Hale's headshot

Alan Hale

Big Mike Wynn
Frank McHugh's headshot

Frank McHugh

"Crepe Hanger" Burke
Dennis Morgan's headshot

Dennis Morgan

Lieutenant Ames
Dick Foran's headshot

Dick Foran

Long John Wynn

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