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The Fighting 69th is a 1940 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 given that nickname when opposing General Robert E. Lee during the American Civil War.
The 69th Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the United States Army. It is from New York City, part of the New York Army National Guard. It is known as the "Fighting Sixty-Ninth", [1] a name said to have been given by Robert E. Lee during the Civil War.
The Fighting 69th: Directed by William Keighley. With James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, George Brent, Jeffrey Lynn. 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 (The Irish Brigade) (1851) A legendary Regiment formed in New York City initially as a State Militia unit. It served with distinction in every major campaign of the Civil War.
Brief Synopsis. A braggart soldier learns the true meaning of heroism when he joins World War I's all-Irish unit.
The Fighting 69th. Rent The Fighting 69th on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV, or buy it on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV. Scrappy Irish-American Private Jerry Plunkett...
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“The ‘old 69th’ came out of the hell on the Ourcq a fully welded crack-fighting American organization.” – Corporal Martin Hogan After a successful counteroffensive at the Ourcq River, the American Expeditionary Forces moved forward to St. Mihiel, travelling over 60 miles in 10 days.
In The Fighting 69th, Sean Michael Flynn, himself a member of the unit, chronicles the extraordinary transformation of this band of amateur soldiers into a battle-hardened troop at one of the most lethal sites of war.
Jerry Plunket is a street brawling, tough as boots rebel from Brooklyn, he has no time for the traditions of the all Irish 69th New York Regiment, and he has even less time for his army superiors. But as Jerry is about to find out, War has a knack of making or breaking a man...
The Fighting 69th. Academy Award winner James Cagney leads an all-star cast in a story of cowardice and courage based on the true-life experiences of Catholic priest. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
