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Why We Fight: Prelude to War

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

★ 6.4 TMDB Rating · 74 votes

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.

Director
Frank Capra, Anatole Litvak
Release date
May 27, 1942
Original language
English
Origin
United States

Cast of Why We Fight: Prelude to War

  • Portrait of Walter Huston

    Walter Huston

    Self - Narrator (voice)

  • Portrait of Max Schmeling

    Max Schmeling

    Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)

  • Portrait of Adolf Hitler

    Adolf Hitler

    Self

Where to Stream Why We Fight: Prelude to War by Country

United States
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United Kingdom
Streaming on Prime Video, GuideDoc, TubiRent or buy on Amazon Video
India
Streaming on Plex
Canada
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Australia
Streaming on Tubi, Plex, HooplaRent or buy on Amazon Video

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