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Jammed With Action ! . . Loaded With Excitement ! . . . And Every Thrill-Packed Word Is True ! - The Fighting 69th
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Title: The Fighting 69th

Release Date: 27 Jan 1940

Runtime: 1h 30m

Genre: Action, Drama, War

Director: Warner Bros. Pictures

Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures

Overview: 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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.4 (24 votes)

Cast

  • Jerry Plunkett: James Cagney
  • Father Duffy: Pat O’Brien
  • Wild Bill Donovan: George Brent
  • Joyce Kilmer: Jeffrey Lynn
  • Big Mike Wynn: Alan Hale
  • "Crepe Hanger" Burke: Frank McHugh
  • Lieutenant Ames: Dennis Morgan
  • Long John Wynn: Dick Foran
  • Timmy Wynn: William Lundigan
  • Paddy Dolan: Guinn "Big Boy" Williams
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