Why We Fight: Prelude to War

Why We Fight: Prelude to War (1942)

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

  • Genre: Documentary, War
  • Release Date: 1942-05-27
  • User Rating: 6.4/10 from 67 ratings
  • Runtime: 0h 53min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Directors: Anatole Litvak, Frank Capra.
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Summary

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.

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  • Walter Huston

    as Self - Narrator (voice)

  • Max Schmeling

    as Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)
Directing Anatole Litvak Director
Directing Frank Capra Director

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