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The Fighting 69th is a american film of genre Drama directed by William Keighley released in USA on 27 january 1940 with James Cagney

The Fighting 69th (1940)

The Fighting 69th
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Released in USA 27 january 1940
Length 1h30
Directed by
OriginUSA
Genres Drama,    War,    Action
Rating65% 3.2929053.2929053.2929053.2929053.292905

The Fighting 69th (1940) is an 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 regiment was first given that nickname by opposing General Robert E. Lee during the American Civil War.

Several real-life personages depicted in The Fighting 69th include Father Francis P. Duffy, the chaplain, future OSS leader "Wild Bill" Donovan, the battalion commander, Lt. Oliver Ames, a platoon commander, and then-Sgt. Joyce Kilmer, the poet (Jeffrey Lynn).

Most of The Fighting 69th was filmed at Warner Brothers' Calabasas Ranch location, which doubled as Camp Mills, the regiment's training base, various French villages, and numerous battlefields.

Synopsis

The plot centers on misfit Jerry Plunkett (James Cagney), who displays a mixture of bravado and cowardice, disappointing Lt. Ames (Dennis Morgan). The chaplain, Father Francis P. Duffy (Pat O'Brien) attempts to reform Plunkett. Sgt. "Big Mike" Wynn (Alan Hale, Sr.) loses both his brothers in action due to Plunkett's blunders. Major Donovan ultimately orders Plunkett to be court-martialed. Plunkett is nonetheless returned to duty, as the battalion again goes into the line. Shamed and inspired by Donovan's forbearance, Plunkett redeems himself by fighting bravely. Finally he sacrifices his life to protect his comrades by covering a grenade with his body.

Actors

James Cagney

(Jerry Plunkett)Pat O'Brien

(Father Duffy)George Brent

(Wild Bill Donovan)Dennis Morgan

(Lieutenant Ames)Alan Hale

(Big Mike Wynn)
And :
Jeffrey Lynn
Frank McHugh
Dick Foran
William Lundigan
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