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Why We Fight: Prelude to War

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

6.4194253mDocumentaryWar
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Why We Fight: Prelude to War is a 1942 documentary and war film, running 53m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 9 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video, GuideDoc and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

9 age rating53mDocumentaryWar

Rated 9 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1942-05-27
Runtime
53m
Genres
Documentary, War
Director
Frank Capra
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
6.4 / 10 · 76 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

3 names
Walter HustonSelf - Narrator (voice)
Max SchmelingSelf - German paratrooper (archive footage)
Adolf HitlerSelf

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Where can I watch Why We Fight: Prelude to War in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Why We Fight: Prelude to War is listed on Amazon Prime Video, GuideDoc, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Why We Fight: Prelude to War suitable for children?

Why We Fight: Prelude to War is rated 9 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is Why We Fight: Prelude to War about?

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…

How long is Why We Fight: Prelude to War?

Why We Fight: Prelude to War runs for 53m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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