Why We Fight: Prelude to War

Why We Fight: Prelude to War

1942
53m
6.4

6.4/10

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"The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies"

Overview

Prelude to War was the first film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series, commissioned by the Pentagon and George C. Marshall. It was made to convince American troops of the necessity of combating the Axis Powers during World War II. This film examines the differences between democratic and fascist states.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry U.S. War Department
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date May 27, 1942
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0035209
Website Visit Site

Cast

Walter Huston
Walter Huston

Self - Narrator (voice)

Max Schmeling
Max Schmeling

Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)

Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler

Self

Key Crew

Frank Capra
Director
Anatole Litvak
Director