Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain (1943)
Description:
The fourth of Frank Capra's Why We Fight series of seven propaganda films, which made the case for fighting and winning the Second World War. It was released in 1943 and concentrated on the German bombardment of the United Kingdom in anticipation of Operation Sea Lion, the planned German invasion.
Director: Frank Capra
Producer: frank capra
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mostly Positive (base on 133 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 21:30:47
Genre:
Documentary
War
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joy n houck jr
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
roy del ruth
One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.
ralph murphy
The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.
john ainsworth
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
steve sekely
Missed opportunities for deeper themes.
joseph losey
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
walter lang
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
juan ibanez
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
william l nolte
Great chemistry between the leads.
martyn burke
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
kinji fukasaku
The tone kept shifting and never settled.
ben f wilson
The tone kept shifting and never settled.
clyde bruckman
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
william marshall
Excellent performances all around.
w merle connell
Overall, a forgettable experience that I wouldn't recommend.
michael caffey
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
leopold lindtberg
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
monte brice
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
muriel box
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
ewing scott
Weak pacing made it drag in several places.