Why We Fight: Prelude to War

05/27/1942

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0hr 53min

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Documentary

,War

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

STORY

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.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Walter Huston
  • Max Schmeling

    Director

  • Frank Capra

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

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

    Production Countries

  • United States of America

LANGUAGES

  • English