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The Fighting 69th

1940·1h 30m·Approved
DramaBiographyAdventureWarActionHistory
IMDb Rating
★ 6.6/10
2,226 votes

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.

The Fighting 69th is a 1940 drama biography movie directed by William Keighley, starring James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, George Brent. It holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10 from 2,226 votes and runs 1h 30m.

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Director
William Keighley
Stars
James Cagney
Pat O'Brien
George Brent
Jeffrey Lynn
Details
1940-01-27
90 min
Movie
Approved
★ United States
★ English, Hebrew, Latin, Yiddish
Keywords
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