CinemaOSMovie · 1942 · 0h 53m
Why We Fight: Prelude to War

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

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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.

Directed byFrank Capra, Anatole Litvak

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 53m
Language
EN
Released
May 27, 1942
Studios
War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures IndustryU.S. War Department

Featuring

Cast & crew

3 credited
Starring
Walter Huston

Walter Huston

Self - Narrator (voice)

Max Schmeling

Max Schmeling

Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)

Adolf Hitler

Adolf Hitler

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Frank Capra
Frank Capra
Anatole Litvak
Anatole Litvak

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