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

clyde bruckman  👍

Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.

charles chaplin  👍

Great chemistry between the leads.

ewing scott  👎

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

koji shima  👎

Cinematography was dull and didn't add much.

riccardo freda  👍

Excellent performances all around.

samuel diege  👍

A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.

reg browne  👍

Well-paced and consistently entertaining.

vernon stallings  👍

One of the better films I've watched in a while.

howard hughes  👍

The world-building pulled me in immediately.

leslie s hiscott  👎

Editing choices that disrupted the flow of the story.

malcolm st clair  👍

Well-paced and consistently entertaining.

william forest crouch  👍

Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.

busby berkeley  👎

The dialogue didn't feel natural.

harry o hoyt  👍

The dialogue felt natural and well-written.

richard thorpe  👎

Disappointing and lackluster. Expected much more.

mack v wright  👍

Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.

richard brooks  👍

Great chemistry between the leads.

richard ashe  👎

Weak character development left me uninterested.

bert i gordon  👎

Poorly executed with weak performances.

paolo heusch  👍

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

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