The Fighting 69th
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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.
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The Fighting 69th - Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-16
Top Cast
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James Cagney
Jerry Plunkett
Pat O'Brien
Father Duffy
George Brent
Wild Bill Donovan
Jeffrey Lynn
Joyce Kilmer
Alan Hale
Big Mike Wynn
Frank McHugh
"Crepe Hanger" Burke
Dennis Morgan
Lieutenant Ames
Dick Foran
Long John Wynn
William Lundigan
Timmy Wynn
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Paddy Dolan
Henry O'Neill
Colonel
John Litel
Captain Mangan
Sammy Cohen
Mike Murphy
Harvey Stephens
Major Anderson
William Hopper
Private Turner
Tom Dugan
Private McManus
Frank Wilcox
Lieutenant Norman
John Arledge
Alabama Man #2 (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
January 27, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Keighley
- Screenplay & Story
- Dean Riesner, Norman Reilly Raine, Fred Niblo Jr.
- Original Score
- Adolph Deutsch
- Original Title
- The Fighting 69th
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Keighley
Dean Riesner, Norman Reilly Raine, Fred Niblo Jr.
Adolph Deutsch
Tony Gaudio
Owen Marks
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
William Keighley
Director
Dean Riesner
Screenplay
Norman Reilly Raine
Screenplay
Fred Niblo Jr.
Screenplay
Adolph Deutsch
Original Music Composer
Owen Marks
Editor
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fighting 69th
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fighting 69th about?
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.
Who directed The Fighting 69th?
The Fighting 69th was directed by William Keighley.
Who stars in The Fighting 69th?
The principal cast of The Fighting 69th includes James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, George Brent, Jeffrey Lynn, Alan Hale.
When was The Fighting 69th released and how long is it?
The Fighting 69th was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fighting 69th?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fighting 69th was composed by Adolph Deutsch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fighting 69th?
The Fighting 69th holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).