Why We Fight: Prelude to War

Name: Why We Fight: Prelude to War
Released: 1942-05-27
Rating: 6.479

6.5/10 (73)

·1942· 53 min

Director: Frank Capra

"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.

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Cast

Walter Huston

Self - Narrator (voice)

Max Schmeling

Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)

Adolf Hitler

Self

In brief

Why We Fight: Prelude to War (1942) is a documentary, war film. With an average rating of 6.5/10 from 73 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 53min. You can stream it on: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Philo, GuideDoc, FlixFling.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Why We Fight: Prelude to War online?

Why We Fight: Prelude to War is available on the following streaming services: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Philo, GuideDoc, FlixFling. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Why We Fight: Prelude to War?

Why We Fight: Prelude to War runs 53 minutes (53min).

What rating does Why We Fight: Prelude to War have?

Why We Fight: Prelude to War has an average rating of 6.5/10 based on 73 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Why We Fight: Prelude to War from?

Why We Fight: Prelude to War was released in 1942.