Why We Fight: Prelude to War
The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies
Part of Why We Fight
1942•53m•6.4/10
DocumentaryWar
Ratings
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6.4/10(75)
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.
Production
War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department
Language
EN
Status
Released
Release Date
Available in Your Library
Cast
Walter Huston
Self - Narrator (voice)
Max Schmeling
Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
Self
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