The Fighting 69th (1940)

5.8 out of 10 · 1940 · 90 min · Action, Drama, War

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.

Directed by William Keighley

Cast

• James Cagney as 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 as Lieutenant Ames
• Dick Foran as Long John Wynn
• William Lundigan as Timmy Wynn
• Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams as Paddy Dolan
• Henry O'Neill as Colonel
• John Litel as Captain Mangan

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