Why We Fight: The Battle of China
Synopsis
The sixth film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series illustrates Japan's occupation of China, including Madame Chiang Kai-Shek's stirring address before congress, the rape of Nanking, the great 2,000 mile migration, and Claire Chennault's Flying Tigers.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anatole Litvak, Frank Capra
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- Why We Fight: The Battle of China
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anatole Litvak, Frank Capra
Dimitri Tiomkin
Department Leadership Roster
Anatole Litvak
Director
Frank Capra
Director
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
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What is Why We Fight: The Battle of China about?
The sixth film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series illustrates Japan's occupation of China, including Madame Chiang Kai-Shek's stirring address before congress, the rape of Nanking, the great 2,000 mile migration, and Claire Chennault's Flying Tigers.
Who directed Why We Fight: The Battle of China?
Why We Fight: The Battle of China was directed by Anatole Litvak, Frank Capra.
Who stars in Why We Fight: The Battle of China?
The principal cast of Why We Fight: The Battle of China includes Anthony Veiller, Walter Huston.
When was Why We Fight: The Battle of China released and how long is it?
Why We Fight: The Battle of China was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Why We Fight: The Battle of China?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Why We Fight: The Battle of China was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.