Why We Fight: Prelude to War (1942)

Description: The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies 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.
Director: Frank Capra
Producer: frank capra
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User Reviews: Mixed to Positive (base on 206 reviews)
Published Date: 2025-12-18 00:15:31
Genre: Documentary War
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Walter Huston
Max Schmeling
Adolf Hitler

User Reviews

burgess meredith  👍

The world-building pulled me in immediately.

cornel wilde  👍

A refreshing take on familiar themes.

spencer gordon bennet  👎

Emotional moments didn't land the way they were meant to.

antonio leonviola  👎

Weak character development left me uninterested.

yu chi lien  👍

A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.

richard whorf  👎

Lacked emotional depth and connection.

charles reisner  👍

Solid direction and a clear creative vision.

alan crosland  👍

A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.

michael curtiz  👍

Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!

richard ashe  👎

Weak character development left me uninterested.

reg browne  👍

Well-paced and consistently entertaining.

kazuhiko yamaguchi  👍

The world-building pulled me in immediately.

reginald le borg  👎

Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.

milton moses ginsberg  👎

I found it difficult to stay invested.

tom graeff  👍

Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.

george archainbaud  👍

Loved the characters and the emotional depth.

demofilo fidani  👍

Well-paced and consistently entertaining.

wu ma  👍

The world-building pulled me in immediately.

alfred zeisler  👍

Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.

giorgio simonelli  👎

A tedious experience that felt way too long.

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