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5.5 / 10(8 votes)IMDb19418mUnited States of America

How War Came

Synopsis

An animated documentary describing the involvement of Japan, Italy and Nazi Germany as the aggressors and instigators of World War II.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 7, 1941

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Paul Fennell
Original Title
How War Came
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
8m
Production Studios
Columbia Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Paul Fennell

Department Leadership Roster

Paul Fennell

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for How War Came.

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Frequently Asked Questions About How War Came

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is How War Came about?

An animated documentary describing the involvement of Japan, Italy and Nazi Germany as the aggressors and instigators of World War II.

Who directed How War Came?

How War Came was directed by Paul Fennell.

Who stars in How War Came?

The principal cast of How War Came includes Raymond Gram Swing, Mel Blanc.

When was How War Came released and how long is it?

How War Came was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 8m.