What is the duration of Why We Fight: Prelude to War?

The duration of Why We Fight: Prelude to War is 53 mins.

What is the original language of Why We Fight: Prelude to War?

The original language of Why We Fight: Prelude to War is English.

Who directed Why We Fight: Prelude to War?

Why We Fight: Prelude to War was directed by Frank Capra, Anatole Litvak.

Which studio made Why We Fight: Prelude to War?

Why We Fight: Prelude to War was produced by War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry.

Why We Fight: Prelude to War 1942

Q: Does Why We Fight: Prelude to War have end credit scenes?

Why We Fight: Prelude to War does not have end credit scenes.

War

Documentary

Rank

#26,971

Runtime

53 mins

Language

English

The film identifies the enemies of the United Nations and serves as the opening entry in Frank Capra’s Why We Fight series, commissioned by the Pentagon and General George C. Marshall. Made to persuade American troops of the need to defeat the Axis Powers in World War II, it contrasts democratic societies with fascist regimes, showing opposing values.

War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry

Studio

Frank Capra

Director

Anatole Litvak

Director

Does Why We Fight: Prelude to War have end credit scenes?

No!

Why We Fight: Prelude to War does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Walter Huston

Self - Narrator (voice)

Adolf Hitler

Self

Max Schmeling

Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)

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