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Why We Fight: Prelude to War
Why We Fight: Prelude to War

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

194253mNRDocumentaryWar
6.5
TMDB73 votes

Synopsis

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.

Studio

War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry

Release Date

May 27, 1942

Audio

English

Subtitles

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Director

Frank Capra

Writers

Cast & Crew

Walter Huston

Walter Huston

Self - Narrator (voice)

Max Schmeling

Max Schmeling

Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)

Adolf Hitler

Adolf Hitler

Self

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