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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. Director:William KeighleyWriters:Norman Reilly Raine (original screenplay), Fred Niblo Jr. (original screenplay), and 1 more credit » |
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| James Cagney | ... |
Pvt. Jerry Plunkett
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| Pat O'Brien | ... |
Father Duffy
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George Brent | ... |
Maj. Wild Bill Donovan
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Jeffrey Lynn | ... |
Sgt. Joyce Kilmer
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Alan Hale | ... |
Sgt. 'Big Mike' Wynn
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Frank McHugh | ... |
Crepe Hanger Burke
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Dennis Morgan | ... |
Lt. Oliver Ames
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Dick Foran | ... |
Lt. 'Long John' Wynn
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William Lundigan | ... |
Pvt Timothy Wynn
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Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams | ... |
Paddy Dolan
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Henry O'Neill | ... |
The Colonel
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John Litel | ... |
Capt. Mangan
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Sammy Cohen | ... |
Mike Murphy
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Harvey Stephens | ... |
Maj. Anderson
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William Hopper | ... |
Pvt. Turner
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Storyline
"The Fighting 69th" is a First World War regiment of mostly New York-Irish soldiers. Amongst a cocky crew, perhaps the cockiest is Jerry Plunkett, a scrappy fellow who looks out only for himself. The officers and non-coms of the regiment do their best to instill discipline in Plunkett, and the chaplain, Father Duffy, tries to make Plunkett see the greater good, all to no avail. Behind the lines or in the trenches, Plunkett acts selfishly and cowardly, eventually costing the lives of many of his fellow soldiers. A final act of cowardice leads to terrible consequences, but Plunkett sees in them a chance to redeem himself...if only he can. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>
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Jammed With Action ! . . Loaded With Excitement ! . . . And Every Thrill-Packed Word Is True !Parents Guide:
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Mono (RCA Sound System)Color:
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1.37 : 1
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(1912) (uncredited)
Music by Ernest Ball
Lyrics by Chauncey Olcott and George Graff
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Goofs
Revealing mistakes: After the skirmish in the woods, an "unconscious" German prisoner obligingly stands on his feet prior to being carried back to the American lines. See more »Quotes
Major 'Wild Bill' Donovan: [to Father Duffy] Well, it's a fortunate thing you're not a *crook!* You could sell the *Brooklyn Bridge* to the *police department!*See more »
Soundtracks
"When Irish Eyes Are Smiling"(1912) (uncredited)
Music by Ernest Ball
Lyrics by Chauncey Olcott and George Graff
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