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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.

05-27-1942
53 min
Why We Fight: Prelude to War
Backdrop for Why We Fight: Prelude to War

Main Cast

Walter Huston

Walter Huston

Self - Narrator (voice)

Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)

Movie Details

Production Info

Directors:
Frank Capra, Anatole Litvak
Production:
War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department

Key Crew

Director:
Frank Capra
Director:
Anatole Litvak

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en