Why We Fight: Prelude to War

Why We Fight: Prelude to War (1942)

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.

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  • Release Date: 1942-05-27
  • Runtime: 0h 53min
  • Directors: Frank Capra, Anatole Litvak.

Where to Watch Why We Fight: Prelude to War Online

You can now watch Why We Fight: Prelude to War online on the following streaming services in the United States.

  • Cast

    • Walter Huston

      Self - Narrator (voice)

    • Max Schmeling

      Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)

    • Adolf Hitler

      Self

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