The Fighting 69th (1940)

Name: The Fighting 69th
Genre: Action, Drama, War
Released: 1940
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 5.7
Cast: James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, George Brent, Jeffrey Lynn, Alan Hale

1h 30m United States of America

Action Drama War

Plot

Jerry Plunkett, a brash and boastful soldier, struggles to connect with his fellow troops and superiors in the Fighting 69th regiment. Despite his abrasive personality, Father Duffy, the regiment's chaplain, believes there’s more to Plunkett than meets the eye. As tensions rise and challenges loom, Father Duffy holds onto hope that Plunkett will find a way to redeem himself and earn the respect of his peers. The story unfolds with themes of camaraderie, redemption, and the transformative power of faith in oneself during times of adversity.

Cast

James Cagney Pat O'Brien George Brent Jeffrey Lynn Alan Hale Frank McHugh Dennis Morgan Dick Foran William Lundigan Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams Henry O'Neill John Litel Sammy Cohen Harvey Stephens William Hopper