Why We Fight: Prelude to War Poster

Why We Fight: Prelude to War

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

Not Rated Documentary War

Starring: Walter Huston, Max Schmeling, Adolf Hitler

Writer: N/A

Release Date:
May 27, 1942
Ratings:
6.4 / 10
Director:
Frank Capra & Anatole Litvak
Companies:
War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry

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.