Why We Fight: Prelude to War

Name: Why We Fight: Prelude to War
Genre: Documentary, War
Released: 1942-05-27T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 53 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Walter Huston, Max Schmeling

"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.

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Release Date

May 27, 1942

Status

Released

Original Title

Why We Fight: Prelude to War

Runtime

53min

Budget

—

Revenue

—

Language

English

Production Companies

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

Part of

Why We Fight

Includes: Why We Fight: Prelude to War, Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike, Why We Fight: Divide and Conquer, Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain, Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia, Why We Fight: The Battle of China, War Comes to America