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.

Details

Genres

Documentary, War

Language

EN

Release Date

1942-05-27

Runtime

53 min

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Cast

Walter Huston

Max Schmeling

Adolf Hitler