Why We Fight: Prelude to War(1942)
“The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies”
May 27, 1942
53m
Flop
IMDb7.02,465
TMDB6.471
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 CapraCast
Crew
Details
Original Language
en
Country
United States of America
Production
War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department
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