Why We Fight: Prelude to War

1942 53m ★6.4

Documentary War

Why We Fight: Prelude to War

“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.

Release Date May 27, 1942

Runtime 53m

Country United States of America

Language English

Director Frank Capra, Anatole Litvak

Category Documentary, War

Rating 6.4 / 10 (TMDb)

Year 1942