James Cagney
Pvt. Jerry Plunkett
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90 minutes. Country. United States. Language. English. Box office. $2,313,000 [1] 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 69th Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the United States Army. It is from New York City, part of the New York Army National Guard. It is known as the "Fighting Sixty-Ninth", [1] a name said to have been given by Robert E. Lee during the Civil War.
The Fighting 69th: Directed by William Keighley. With James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, George Brent, Jeffrey Lynn. 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.
- (2K)
- Action, Adventure, Biography
- William Keighley
- 1940-01-27
The Fighting 69th (The Irish Brigade) (1851) A legendary Regiment formed in New York City initially as a State Militia unit. It served with distinction in every major campaign of the Civil War. Facing them in battle, Gen. Robert E. Lee was responsible for giving them their nickname when he referred to them as “That Fighting Sixty-Ninth.”.
Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Quotes. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A braggart soldier learns the true meaning of heroism when he joins World War I's all-Irish unit. Cast & Crew. Read More. William Keighley. Director. James Cagney. Jerry Plunkett. Pat O'brien. Father [Francis] Duffy. George Brent. "Wild Bill" Donovan. Jeffrey Lynn.
- William Keighley, Frank Heath
- James Cagney
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