The Fighting 69th (1940)

  
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Rousing World War I drama stars James Cagney as a scrappy Brooklyn boy who is recruited into the all-Irish 69th New York Regiment by Father Duffy (Pat O'Brien). While in combat in France, Cagney's reckless ways lead to the deaths of American soldiers, and it's only as he's awaiting court-martial that he's given a chance to prove his bravery in battle against German forces. George Brent, Dennis Morgan co-star. 90 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English; newsreel footage; radio adaptation; bonus shorts "Young America Flies" (1940), "London Can Take It!" (1940), "The Fighting 69 1/2th" (1941), "Pilgrim Porky" (1940); theatrical trailers. NOTE: This Title Is Out Of Print; Limit One Per Customer.
 
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