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Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain (1943)

Movie ★ 6.8 53 min

Documentary War

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.

Frank Capra Director Anthony Veiller Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 10, 1943
Runtime
53 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0182766
Language
Studio
War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department

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Cast

Walter Huston Walter Huston Narrator Frieda Inescort Frieda Inescort Narrator John B. Hughes Narrator

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Frequently asked questions

What is Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain about?
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.
Who directed Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain?
Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain was directed by Frank Capra, Anthony Veiller.
Who stars in Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain?
Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain stars Walter Huston, Frieda Inescort, John B. Hughes.
When was Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain released?
Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain is a 1943 documentary, war film.
Where can I watch Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain?
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