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    Why We Fight: Prelude to War

    53'

    1942-05-27

    6.4

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

    Documentary,War

    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.

    DirectingFrank Capra

    Watch Providers (US)

    - Amazon Video

    - FlixFling

    Cast

    1

    Self - Narrator (voice)

    Walter Huston

    1

    Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)

    Max Schmeling

    2

    Self

    Adolf Hitler

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry
      2. U.S. War Department
    • Vote Count: 76
    • Popularity: 1.0072
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Why We Fight: Prelude to War

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