Why We Fight: Prelude to War
Why We Fight: Prelude to War1942
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Why We Fight: Prelude to War
53m·Documentary, War
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6.5/10 avgAverage user ratingPrelude 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.
DirectorFrank CapraDirectorAnatole LitvakCinematographyRobert FlahertyStudioWar Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Walter HustonSelf - Narrator (voice) | Self - Narrator (voice) |
 Max SchmelingSelf - German paratrooper (archive footage) | Self - German paratrooper (archive footage) |
 Adolf HitlerSelf | Self |