- StatusReleased
- Release Date1942-05-27
- Runtime53 minutes
- TaglineThe US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies
- RevenueNot Available
- GenreDocumentary, War
- Production
CompaniesWar Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department - BudgetNot Available
Movie Overview
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.
Casts
Walter Huston
Max Schmeling
Adolf Hitler
