Why We Fight: Prelude to War
The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies
1942 | 53m | English
Popularity: 0.7 (history)
| Director: | Frank Capra |
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| 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. | |
| Release Date: | May 27, 1942 |
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| Director: | Frank Capra |
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| Genres: | War, Documentary |
| Keywords | world war ii |
| Production Companies | War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department |
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 02, 2025 Entered: Apr 15, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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| Walter Huston | Self - Narrator (voice) |
| Max Schmeling | Self - German paratrooper (archive footage) |
| Name | Job |
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| Frank Capra | Director |
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