Why We Fight: Prelude to War 1942
“The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies”
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Topic: Film "Why We Fight: Prelude to War" (1942). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1942
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 53 minutes
- Release date
- May 27, 1942
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department
- Genres
- Documentary, War
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 74 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~53 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department
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Topic: Film "Why We Fight: Prelude to War" (1942).
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Title: Why We Fight: Prelude to War (1942).
Release Date: 05/27/1942 (US).
Genre: Documentary and War.
Runtime: 53m.
Series: First film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series.
Commissioned by: The Pentagon and George C. Marshall [Source 1/2] OR Office of War Information (OWI) and George C. Marshall [Source 5].
Purpose: To convince/educate American troops of the necessity of combating the Axis Powers during World War II [Source 1/2/5].
Content: Examines differences between democratic and fascist states [Source 1/2]. Official US Government film statement defining various enemies of the Allies and why they must be fought [Source 4].
Directors: Frank Capra, Anatole Litvak [Source 4].
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Is Why We Fight: Prelude to War worth watching?
Why We Fight: Prelude to War holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 74 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, War for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Why We Fight: Prelude to War and when was it released?
Why We Fight: Prelude to War is a feature film with a runtime of 53 minutes. It was released in 1942. Release status: Released.
Who directed Why We Fight: Prelude to War?
Why We Fight: Prelude to War was directed by Frank Capra, Anatole Litvak.
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