Why We Fight: Prelude to War

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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.

Released: 1942-05-27

Duration: 0h 53m

Genre: Documentary, War

Country: United States of America

Director: Frank Capra, Anatole Litvak

Writer: Ana Nogueira

Cast: Walter Huston, Max Schmeling, Adolf Hitler

Production: War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department