Why We Fight: Prelude to War

Movie Description

Overview

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.

Director:

Frank Capra

Anatole Litvak

Stars:

Walter Huston

Max Schmeling

Adolf Hitler

Released:

May 27, 1942

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