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Why We Fight: Prelude to War

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

194253mDocumentary · War

Released

May 27, 1942

6.4

TMDB Score

64% match · 76 votes

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About the Movie

DocumentaryWar

Synopsis

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.

DirectorsFrank Capra, Anatole Litvak

Released: May 27, 1942
Runtime: 53m
Status: Released
Original language: English
Studios: War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department