Why We Fight: Prelude to War
The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies
May 27, 1942 0h 53m
★ 6.5 (73 votes)
DocumentaryWar
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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Top Cast
Walter Huston
Self - Narrator (voice)
Max Schmeling
Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
Self
Status: Released
Production Companies: War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department
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