Film
Why We Fight: Prelude to War
1942· 9· 0h 53m· Documentary· War
“The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies”
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.
1942-05-27
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Key Crew
DirectorAnatole Litvak
Director of PhotographyRobert Flaherty
EditorWilliam Hornbeck
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Details
Released1942-05-27
Runtime0h 53m · 9
StatusReleased
StudiosWar Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry · U.S. War Department
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.5/10 · 73 votes
Original languageen
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