Movie·1942·0h 53m
Why We Fight: Prelude to War
The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies
Directed By
Frank Capra
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Cinematography
Robert Flaherty
Editor
William Hornbeck
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Cast
Walter Huston
Self - Narrator (voice)
Max Schmeling
Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
Self
// crew
Crew
Frank Capra
Director
Anatole Litvak
Director
Robert Flaherty
Director of Photography
William Hornbeck
Editor
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