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Why We Fight: Prelude to War(1942)

905/27/1942 (US)DocumentaryWar53m
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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.

Frank Capra

Director

Movie Cast

Walter Huston photo

Walter Huston

Self - Narrator (voice)

Max Schmeling photo

Max Schmeling

Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

BudgetNot Given

RevenueNot Given

Production CompanyWar Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry

Original LanguageEnglish

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