Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain
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.
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| United States | GuideDoc, FlixFling, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, Kanopy | Amazon Video, FlixFling |
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| United Kingdom | GuideDoc, Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| Canada | FlixFling, GuideDoc, Tubi TV, Cineverse | FlixFling |
| Australia | Tubi TV | — |
| Germany | GuideDoc | — |
| Spain | GuideDoc | — |
| Brazil | Looke, Oldflix, NetMovies | — |
About Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain
Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain is a 1943 English-language documentary and war film directed by Frank Capra and Anthony Veiller. The cast is led by Walter Huston, Frieda Inescort, John B. Hughes. It has a runtime of 0h 53m. In United States, it is currently streaming on GuideDoc, FlixFling, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel.
Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain was produced by War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry and U.S. War Department and made in United States of America. It was released on October 10, 1943, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Frank Capra, Anthony Veiller
- Release date
- October 10, 1943
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department
Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain cast & crew
Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain was directed by Frank Capra and Anthony Veiller.
The cast features Walter Huston as Narrator, Frieda Inescort as Narrator, and John B. Hughes as Narrator.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Max Steiner.
Is Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain worth watching?
At 0h 53m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and war, Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain
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Cast of Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain
Walter Huston
Narrator
Frieda Inescort
Narrator
John B. Hughes
Narrator
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Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain in United States?
Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain is streaming on GuideDoc, FlixFling, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain on GuideDoc?
Yes — Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain is currently available on GuideDoc in United States.
▸What language is Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain in?
Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain?
Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain runs 0 hours 53 minutes (53 minutes).
▸What is Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain rated?
Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain is rated PG. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 21 ratings.
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