
The World at War
Synopsis
Documentary examining the events which led up to the Second World War.
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September 18, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lowell Mellett
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Spewack
- Original Score
- Gail Kubik
- Original Title
- The World at War
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lowell Mellett
Sam Spewack
Gail Kubik
Gene Milford
Sam Spewack
Department Leadership Roster
Lowell Mellett
Director
Sam Spewack
Writer
Gene Milford
Editor
Sam Spewack
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The World at War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The World at War about?
Documentary examining the events which led up to the Second World War.
Who directed The World at War?
The World at War was directed by Lowell Mellett.
Who stars in The World at War?
The principal cast of The World at War includes Paul Stewart, Francisco Franco, Emperor Hirohito of Japan, Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini.
When was The World at War released and how long is it?
The World at War was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The World at War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The World at War was composed by Gail Kubik.
















