7.3
21 Grams
2003
“Jammed With Action ! . . Loaded With Excitement ! . . . And Every Thrill-Packed Word Is True !”
The Fighting 69th (1940)
January 27, 19401h 30mEN
5.7
26 votes
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.
Director
William KeighleyWhere to Watch
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English
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Warner Bros. Pictures
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John Chard
6.5Diddly day it's The Fighting 69th! 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... It's not hard to see why "The Fighting 69th" was a very popular movie back on its release, coming out as America was about to enter WWII, the flag waving patriotism targeted its audience with gusto supreme and lashes of Irish sentiment. Furthering the cause was in having James Ca…
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