The Fighting 69th (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1940, The Fighting 69th is an action, drama and war film directed by William Keighley, running about 90 minutes. “Jammed With Action ! . . Loaded With Excitement ! . . . And Every Thrill-Packed Word Is True !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Fighting 69th stars James Cagney as Jerry Plunkett, Pat O’Brien as Father Duffy, George Brent as Wild Bill Donovan and Jeffrey Lynn as Joyce Kilmer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Fighting 69th has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fighting 69th page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fighting 69th tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fighting 69th (1940)?
- In US, The Fighting 69th is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fighting 69th worth watching?
- The Fighting 69th holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fighting 69th?
- The Fighting 69th stars James Cagney, Pat O’Brien, George Brent, Jeffrey Lynn and Alan Hale.
- When was The Fighting 69th released?
- The Fighting 69th was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.