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Prelude to War

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1942-05-270h 53m

DocumentaryWar

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.

Directors
Frank Capra, Anatole Litvak

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  1. Walter Huston

    Walter Huston

    Self - Narrator (voice)

  2. Max Schmeling

    Max Schmeling

    Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Keywords
world war ii