

Why We Fight: Prelude to War
"The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies"
1942
0h 53m
6.4
US
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.
Movie Details
Languages
English
Studio
War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry
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Key Crew

Frank Capra
Director

Anatole Litvak
Director
Cast

Walter Huston
Self - Narrator (voice)

Max Schmeling
Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)

Adolf Hitler
Self