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Also known as Fighting 69th

1940 film by William Keighley

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5.8

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.

Released: 1940-01-2790 minDir: William KeighleyAction, Drama, War

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

Themes

  • army
  • faith
  • chaplain
  • regiment

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Ratings

IMDb

6.6/10

2,226 votes

Year
1940
Runtime
90 min
Genres
Action, Adventure, Biography

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
film
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English language
Main subject
capital punishment
Screenwriter
Dean Riesner
Cast member
George Reeves
Production company
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Cinematographer
Tony Gaudio
Duration
90
FilmAffinity ID
576410
Distribution format
video on demand
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publication date
1940-01-27
title
The Fighting 69th
executive producer
Hal B. Wallis
review score
6.6/10
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