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

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

6.5(73 votes)·1942 53m·EN· United States of America

Directed by Frank Capra

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.

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Director

Frank Capra

Studios

War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department

Budget

Revenue

Cast

Walter Huston

Self - Narrator (voice)

Max Schmeling

Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)

Adolf Hitler

Self

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