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Why We Fight: Prelude to War

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.

194253mNRDocumentary, War

About Why We Fight: Prelude to War

Directors
Frank Capra, Anatole Litvak
Cast
Walter Huston, Max Schmeling, Adolf Hitler
Genres
Documentary, War
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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