The Fighting 69th
(1940)
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
William Keighley
Writers
Dean Riesner, Norman Reilly Raine, Fred Niblo Jr.
Top Billed
James Cagney
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Reviews
John Chard
⭐ 6.5/10August 28, 2014
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 out as America was about to ente…
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
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