The Fighting 69th

The Fighting 69th (1940)

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.

Erscheinungsdatum
1940-01-27
TMDB
5.9 / 10 (29)
Laufzeit
1 Std. 30 Min.
Genres
Action, Drama, Kriegsfilm
Regie
William Keighley

Besetzung

Wissenswertes

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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