Why We Fight: Prelude to War
1942 • Documentary | War
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Frank Capra
Director
Status
Released
Release date
May 27, 1942
Duration
53 Min
Language
en
Popularity
4.574
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
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.
Cast
Walter Huston
Max Schmeling