Why We Fight: Prelude to War
Why We Fight: Prelude to War
1942
53m
6.4/10 (68 votes)
Director: Frank Capra

Why We Fight: Prelude to War

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

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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.

Top Cast

Walter Huston

Walter Huston

Self - Narrator (voice)

Max Schmeling

Max Schmeling

Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)

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