Why We Fight: Prelude to War
The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies
May 27, 1942
53 min
✓ Released 30822 days ago
Documentary
War
6.4
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74 votes
About
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.
Movie Info
Status: Released
Director: Frank Capra
Runtime: 53 min
Top Cast
Walter Huston
Self - Narrator (voice)
Max Schmeling
Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
Self
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