Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain(1943)
Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain Synopsis
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.
Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain (1943) is a documentary and war film directed by Frank Capra, released on October 10, 1943 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Walter Huston, Frieda Inescort and John B. Hughes. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Capra
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department
- Status:
- Released
Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Frank Capra.
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Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 21 ratings.
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Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain online?
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Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain (1943) is available to stream on GuideDoc, FlixFling and DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain?
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The main cast of Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain (1943) includes Walter Huston, Frieda Inescort and John B. Hughes. The film was directed by Frank Capra. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain released?
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Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain was released on October 10, 1943 and runs for 53m.
Is Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain worth watching?
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Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain (1943) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 21 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.