Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia
Synopsis
The fifth film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series, revealing the nature and process of the fight between the Soviet Union and Germany in the Second World War.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 29, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anatole Litvak, Frank Capra
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department, U.S. Army Special Service Division
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anatole Litvak, Frank Capra
Dimitri Tiomkin
Robert Flaherty
William Hornbeck
Frank Capra
Department Leadership Roster
Anatole Litvak
Director
William Hornbeck
Editor
Frank Capra
Director
Robert Flaherty
Director of Photography
Frank Capra
Producer
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia
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What is Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia about?
The fifth film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series, revealing the nature and process of the fight between the Soviet Union and Germany in the Second World War.
Who directed Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia?
Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia was directed by Anatole Litvak, Frank Capra.
Who stars in Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia?
The principal cast of Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia includes Anthony Veiller, Ion Antonescu, Nikolai Cherkasov, Miklós Horthy, King Boris III.
When was Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia released and how long is it?
Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.