The World at War(1942)
The World at War Synopsis
Documentary examining the events which led up to the Second World War.
The World at War (1942) is a documentary and war film directed by Lowell Mellett, released on September 18, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Paul Stewart, Francisco Franco, Emperor Hirohito of Japan and Adolf Hitler. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Lowell Mellett
- Writers:
- Sam Spewack
- Producers:
- Sam Spewack
- Status:
- Released
The World at War Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Stewart
as Narrator (voice)
Francisco Franco
as Self (archive footage)
Emperor Hirohito of Japan
as Self (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
as Self (archive footage)
Benito Mussolini
as Self (archive footage)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Lowell Mellett, written by Sam Spewack, produced by Sam Spewack.
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The World at War Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 3 ratings.
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The World at War – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The World at War online?
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The World at War (1942) is available to stream on History Vault, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The World at War?
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The main cast of The World at War (1942) includes Paul Stewart, Francisco Franco, Emperor Hirohito of Japan, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini. The film was directed by Lowell Mellett. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The World at War released?
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The World at War was released on September 18, 1942 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is The World at War worth watching?
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The World at War (1942) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.