Why We Fight: Prelude to War (1942)

EnglishFilm194253 minDocumentary, War★ 6.4/10

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.

Directed by

Frank Capra, Anatole Litvak

Starring

Walter Huston, Max Schmeling, Adolf Hitler

Released

1942-05-27

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