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Why We Fight: Prelude to War

"The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies"

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1942 · 53m
Documentary, War
Starring Walter Huston · Max Schmeling · Adolf Hitler
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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.

Theatrical
May 27, 1942
Directors
Frank Capra, Anatole Litvak
Producer
Anatole Litvak
Studio
War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department
Keywords
world war ii
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Walter Huston
Self - Narrator (voice)
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Max Schmeling
Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)
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Adolf Hitler
Self

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