Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain (1943)
Description:
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.
Director: Frank Capra
Producer: frank capra
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mostly Positive (base on 133 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 21:30:47
Genre:
Documentary
War
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ray kellogg
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
john ainsworth
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
arthur davis
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.
joy n houck jr
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
norman thomson
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
orson welles
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
emilio fernandez
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
peter bogdanovich
Weak pacing made it drag in several places.
alberto de martino
Great chemistry between the leads.
law chi
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
jack arnold
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
charles chaplin
Excellent performances all around.
stuart heisler
A clichéd plot that offered nothing new.
reginald le borg
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
raymond longford
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
henry king
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
bretaigne windust
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
john o'connor
The tone kept shifting and never settled.
george sherman
Cinematography was dull and didn't add much.
john sturges
One of the better films I've watched in a while.