The Fighting 69th

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.

Date of release
1940-01-27
TMDB
5.9 / 10 (29)
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Action, Drama, War
Director
William Keighley

Casting

Interesting facts

The Fighting 69th is a 1940 American war film starring James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, and George Brent. The plot is based upon the actual exploits of New York City's 69th Infantry Regiment during World War I. The regiment was given that nickname when opposing General Robert E. Lee during the American Civil War.

Production

John T. Prout, an Irish American who was a former Captain in the regiment and a general in the Irish Army, served as the film's technical advisor.

Priscilla Lane was initially cast as one of the soldiers' girls back home, but the part was cut prior to production. No female characters are seen in the film.

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