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Why We Fight: Prelude to War

Why We Fight: Prelude to War

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

6.4 Rating
53 min 1942

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.

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Status

Released

Budget

Unknown

Revenue

Unknown

Original Language

EN

Production Companies

War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures IndustryU.S. War Department

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