Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia 1943
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- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1943
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 83 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 13, 1943
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department, U.S. Army Special Service Division
- Genres
- Documentary, War
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 from 36 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~83 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department, U.S. Army Special Service Division
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Title: Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia.
Year: 1943.
Series: Fifth film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series / documentary series.
Genre: Documentary and War.
Runtime: 1h 23m.
Release Date: 11/13/1943 (US).
Subject: Revealing the nature and process of the fight between the Soviet Union and Germany in the Second World War.
Structure: Longest film of the series; has two parts.
Directors: Frank Capra, Anatole Litvak (primary director under Capra's supervision).
Cast/People: Anthony Veiller, Ion Antonescu, Nikolay Cherkasov, Anthony Eden.
Additional Detail: Litvak gave
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“A gripping exploration of documentary and war that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia worth watching?
Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia holds a community rating of 6.8/10 based on 36 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, War for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia and when was it released?
Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia is a feature film with a runtime of 83 minutes. It was released in 1943. Release status: Released.
Who directed Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia?
Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia was directed by Anatole Litvak, Frank Capra.
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