Why We Fight: Prelude to War (1942): Cast
Why We Fight: Prelude to War is a 1942 war documentary directed by Frank Capra and Anatole Litvak, starring Adolf Hitler, Walter Huston and Max Schmeling. It runs 53 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 53 min
- Directors
- Frank Capra and Anatole Litvak
- Genres
- War , Documentary
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Why We Fight: Prelude to War About?
The premise of Why We Fight: Prelude to War without spoilers.
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.
Why We Fight: Prelude to War Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- nazi germany
- democracy
- totalitarianism
- authoritarianism
- patriotism
- why we fight documentary series
- international relations
- world war two
- liberty
- fascism
- weimar republic
- imperialism
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- indoctrination
- fanaticism
- disarmament
- diplomacy
- isolationism
- international politics
- new deal
- prohibition
- religious freedom
- league of nations
- nazism
- fascist italy
- japanese empire
- militarism
- u.s. u.k. relations
- national film registry
- world war one
- nazi
- war department
- pearl harbor hawaii
- washington d.c.
- dictator
- unemployment
- inflation
- ethnic stereotype
- emperor
- freedom of the press
- forced labor
- secret police
- political assassination
- military parade
- nazi salute
- public works
- political rally
- book burning
- boys' choir
- militarization
- railroad
Why We Fight: Prelude to War Cast
Adolf Hitler leads the cast, with Walter Huston and Max Schmeling. Directed by Frank Capra and Anatole Litvak.
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Co-director Frank Capra - Co-director Anatole Litvak
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Adolf Hitler as themselves - Walter Huston as themselves
- Max Schmeling as themselves
More from Frank Capra and Anatole Litvak
More films directed by Frank Capra and Anatole Litvak, best-rated first: It's a Wonderful Life, It Happened One Night, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and The Snake Pit.
Why We Fight: Prelude to War Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Zač jsme bojovali: Preludium války” and “Proč jsme bojovali I.: Předehra k válce”.
- Also known as
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- Zač jsme bojovali: Preludium války
- Proč jsme bojovali I.: Předehra k válce
- Druhá světová válka 1: Začátek války
- Pourquoi nous combattons : Prélude à la guerre
- Preludio alla guerra
- A háború előjátéka
- Upptakten
- Prelúdio de uma Guerra
- Прелюдия к войне
- Why We Fight 1: Preludio a la guerra
- 战争序幕
- Preludium války
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Why We Fight: Prelude to War FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Why We Fight: Prelude to War, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Why We Fight: Prelude to War?
Why We Fight: Prelude to War runs 53 minutes.
When was Why We Fight: Prelude to War released?
Why We Fight: Prelude to War was released on May 27, 1942.
Who directed Why We Fight: Prelude to War?
Why We Fight: Prelude to War was directed by Frank Capra and Anatole Litvak.
More films by Frank Capra Who is in the cast of Why We Fight: Prelude to War?
Why We Fight: Prelude to War stars Adolf Hitler, Walter Huston and Max Schmeling.
Does Why We Fight: Prelude to War have a post-credit scene?
No. Why We Fight: Prelude to War has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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