Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain
Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain (1943) is a documentary, directed by Frank Capra and Anthony Veiller. It stars Walter Huston and Frieda Inescort. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 53-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.
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What Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain Is About
The fourth entry in Frank Capra’s seven-film Why We Fight series. The films were originally made to explain to American soldiers why their country had entered the war; Roosevelt later ordered them shown to the public as well. This one covers what came after Germany took Western Europe: the bombing of Britain and the resistance to the invasion being prepared. The defence, held for close to four months against an air force with far greater numbers, is delivered through dramatic construction and Walter Huston’s narration. The film was made as propaganda and does not hide it; the aim was to persuade as much as to inform. Today it is watched as much for what it shows about how a state mobilised its own population as for its documentary value. It runs fifty-three minutes.
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What is Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain about?
The fourth entry in Frank Capra’s seven-film Why We Fight series. The films were originally made to explain to American soldiers why their country had entered the war; Roosevelt later ordered them shown to the public as well.
Where can I watch Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain?
Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain is available to watch on digital platforms such as GuideDoc, FlixFling, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain?
Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain runs for 53 minutes (53m).
When did Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain come out?
Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain was released in 1943.
Who directed Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain?
Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain was directed by Frank Capra and 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.
What is Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain's rating?
Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.
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