The Fighting 69th (1940)

5.8/10 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.

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

Frank Wilcox

Lieutenant Norman

John Arledge

Alabama Man #2 (uncredited)

Frank Faylen

Engineer Sergeant (uncredited)

George Reeves

Jack O'Keefe (uncredited)

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