black and white film about the first world war
2006-12-30 21:29:31 · 5 answers · asked by joefisher1@btinternet.com 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
yes.
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...did you even ask a question?
2006-12-30 21:31:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Fighting 69th is a 1940 film starring James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, and George Brent. The ficitonal plot is based upon the actual exploits of New York's 69th Infantry Regiment during the First World War. The regiment was first given that nickname by opposing General Robert E. Lee during the Civil War.
The plot centers on misfit Jerry Plunkett, played by Cagney, and his inability to fit into the unit due to a mixture of bravado and cowardice. O'Brien plays Father Francis P. Duffy, a military chaplain who attempts to reform Plunkett. "Wild Bill" Donovan, played by Brent, is the regimental commander, who ultimately orders Plunkett to be court-martialed. One of the characters portrayed in this film is Sgt. Joyce Kilmer, the poet. Alan Hale, Sr. plays Sgt Wynn, who loses both his brothers due to Cagney's blunders.
While Jerry Plunkett was a mythical character for the movie, Father Duffy, Colonel Donovan and Joyce Kilmer were all part of the actual regiment.
2006-12-30 21:32:49 · answer #2 · answered by beckett 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are into the older films, this is pretty good - though Cagney is not at his very best.
2006-12-30 22:31:52 · answer #3 · answered by ericscribener 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, what about it? You have not asked a question.
2007-01-01 10:53:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes what about it
check out imdb..
2006-12-30 21:44:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋