Why We Fight: Prelude to War

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.

US

Made in US

6.5/10

1942

Documentary
War

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Cast

Walter Huston

Walter Huston

As Self - Narrator (voice)

Max Schmeling

Max Schmeling

As Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)

Adolf Hitler

Adolf Hitler

As Self

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