Why We Fight: Prelude to War (1942-05-27)
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.
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Status: Released
Release Date: 1942-05-27
Runtime: 0h 53m
Director: Frank Capra, Anatole Litvak
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Walter Huston
Self - Narrator (voice)
Max Schmeling
Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
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