Why We Fight: Prelude to War

Why We Fight: Prelude to War

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Why We Fight: Prelude to War

DIRECTED BYFrank Capra, Anatole Litvak53mins1942

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.

Other films by Frank Capra

It's a Wonderful Life
Arsenic and Old Lace
You Can't Take It with You
Pocketful of Miracles

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Release Date27 May 1942
Runtime0h 53m
GenresDocumentary, War
LanguagesEnglish
StatusReleased
2 ratings
3.0

Cast

Crew

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Release Date27 May 1942
Runtime0h 53m
GenresDocumentary, War
LanguagesEnglish
StatusReleased