
The Fighting 69th
Action · Drama · War
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.
Top Cast


James Cagney
James Cagney
Jerry Plunkett
James Cagney
Jerry Plunkett


Pat O'Brien
Pat O'Brien
Father Duffy
Pat O'Brien
Father Duffy


George Brent
George Brent
Wild Bill Donovan
George Brent
Wild Bill Donovan


Jeffrey Lynn
Jeffrey Lynn
Joyce Kilmer
Jeffrey Lynn
Joyce Kilmer


Alan Hale
Alan Hale
Big Mike Wynn
Alan Hale
Big Mike Wynn


Frank McHugh
Frank McHugh
"Crepe Hanger" Burke
Frank McHugh
"Crepe Hanger" Burke


Dennis Morgan
Dennis Morgan
Lieutenant Ames
Dennis Morgan
Lieutenant Ames


Dick Foran
Dick Foran
Long John Wynn
Dick Foran
Long John Wynn


William Lundigan
William Lundigan
Timmy Wynn
William Lundigan
Timmy Wynn


Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Paddy Dolan
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Paddy Dolan
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