Action ·Drama ·War · United States of America · 1940 · 1h 30m

The Fighting 69th

The Fighting 69th poster
Director
William Keighley
Cast
James Cagney as Jerry Plunkett Pat O'Brien as Father Duffy George Brent as Wild Bill Donovan Jeffrey Lynn as Joyce Kilmer Alan Hale as Big Mike Wynn Frank McHugh as "Crepe Hanger" Burke
Crew
Tony Gaudio — Director of Photography Owen Marks — Editor Adolph Deutsch — Original Music Composer Dean Riesner — Screenplay Norman Reilly Raine — Screenplay Fred Niblo Jr. — Screenplay
Tagline

Jammed With Action ! . . Loaded With Excitement ! . . . And Every Thrill-Packed Word Is True !

Synopsis

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.

Trailer The Fighting 69th — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
William Keighley Director Tony Gaudio Director of Photography Owen Marks Editor Adolph Deutsch Original Music Composer Dean Riesner Screenplay Norman Reilly Raine Screenplay Fred Niblo Jr. Screenplay
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