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Why We Fight: Prelude to War (1942)

The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies

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Released May 27, 1942Runtime 0h 53mDirector Frank Capra, Anatole Litvak

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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Cast of Why We Fight: Prelude to War

Walter Huston

Walter Huston

Self - Narrator (voice)
Max Schmeling

Max Schmeling

Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler

Adolf Hitler

Self

About Why We Fight: Prelude to War

Where can I watch Why We Fight: Prelude to War?

Why We Fight: Prelude to War is currently streaming in the United States on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus.

Who stars in Why We Fight: Prelude to War?

Why We Fight: Prelude to War stars Walter Huston, Max Schmeling, Adolf Hitler.

Who directed Why We Fight: Prelude to War?

Why We Fight: Prelude to War was directed by Frank Capra and Anatole Litvak.

How long is Why We Fight: Prelude to War?

Why We Fight: Prelude to War has a runtime of 0h 53m.

What is Why We Fight: Prelude to War about?

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.