Why We Fight: Prelude to War

1942 · TMDB 6.5

Directed by Frank Capra, Anatole Litvak

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.

Walter Huston Max Schmeling Adolf Hitler

Director · Frank Capra Director · Anatole Litvak Cinematography · Robert Flaherty Editor · William Hornbeck

Runtime: 53 min
Released: 1942-05-27
Studio: War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry
Country: United States of America
Language: English
TMDB score: 6.5

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