Why We Fight: Prelude to War
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Why We Fight: Prelude to War
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 27, 1942
Runtime
0h 53m
Genres
Documentary, War
User Score
64%
Original Title
Why We Fight: Prelude to War
Production Companies
War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department
Director
Frank Capra
Description
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.
Cast
Crew
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