Diddly day it's The Fighting 69th! Jerry Plunket is a street brawling, tough as boots rebel from Brooklyn, he has no time for the traditions of the all Irish 69th New York Regiment, and he has even less time for his army superiors. But as Jerry is about to find out, War has a knack of making or breaking a man... It's not hard to see why "The Fighting 69th" was a very popular movie back on its release, coming…
The Fighting 69th (1940)
Jammed With Action ! . . Loaded With Excitement ! . . . And Every Thrill-Packed Word Is True !
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.
Top Cast
James Cagney
Jerry Plunkett
Pat O'Brien
Father Duffy
George Brent
Wild Bill Donovan
Jeffrey Lynn
Joyce Kilmer
Alan Hale
Big Mike Wynn
Frank McHugh
"Crepe Hanger" Burke
Dennis Morgan
Lieutenant Ames
Dick Foran
Long John Wynn
William Lundigan
Timmy Wynn
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Paddy Dolan
Henry O'Neill
Colonel
John Litel
Captain Mangan
Sammy Cohen
Mike Murphy
Harvey Stephens
Major Anderson
William Hopper
Private Turner
Tom Dugan
Private McManus
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FAQ about The Fighting 69th
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.
When was The Fighting 69th released?
The Fighting 69th was released in 1940.
What genres does The Fighting 69th belong to?
The Fighting 69th is categorised as Action, Drama, War.
Who stars in The Fighting 69th?
The cast of The Fighting 69th includes James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, George Brent, Jeffrey Lynn, Alan Hale.