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Documentary revealing the nature and process of the fight between the Soviet Union and Germany in the Second World War.Documentary revealing the nature and process of the fight between the Soviet Union and Germany in the Second World War.Documentary revealing the nature and process of the fight between the Soviet Union and Germany in the Second World War.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 3 wins & 1 nomination total
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Anthony Veiller
- Narrator
- (voice)
Ion Antonescu
- Self
- (archive footage)
Nikolay Cherkasov
- Alexander Nevsky
- (archive footage)
Anthony Eden
- Self
- (archive footage)
Alexander Edler von Daniels
- Self
- (archive footage)
- (as General Edler von Daniels)
Edgar Garrik
- King Charles XII of Sweden
- (archive footage)
- (as Ye. Karrik)
Hermann Göring
- Self
- (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
- Self
- (archive footage)
Miklós Horthy
- Self
- (archive footage)
Alfred Jodl
- Self
- (archive footage)
Kaiser Wilhelm II
- Self
- (archive footage)
Wilhelm Keitel
- Self
- (archive footage)
King Boris III
- Self
- (archive footage)
King Michael
- Self
- (archive footage)
General Kosakov
- Self
- (archive footage)
- (as Col. General Kosakoff)
Maxim Litvinov
- Self
- (archive footage)
- (as Maxim Litvinoff)
Yôsuke Matsuoka
- Self
- (archive footage)
- (as Yosuke Matsuoka)
Vyacheslav Molotov
- Self
- (archive footage)
- Directors
- Frank Capra(uncredited)
- Anatole Litvak(uncredited)
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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- TriviaThis film is in the public domain; it was never registered or renewed.
- Alternate versionsA version exists where the film is divided into two parts because of its length. There are extra titles to explain this division, and a short recapitulation of Part I is found at the beginning of Part II.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Battle of China (1944)
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Well made but one of the most bizarre propaganda films you'll ever see
Part of Frank Capra's "Why We Fight" series of documentary/propaganda films, this film details Russia' involvement in WW2. We see Russia's geography, industry, people, history of repelling invaders and WW2 history.
One of the most bizarre propaganda films you'll ever see: an American film praising Russia. Yes, the US and Russia were allies at the time but the relationship was never that friendly or admiration-filled. Stalin's regime was as reprehensible as Hitler's and the US largely knew this. However, common enemies breed strange bedfellows and Russia with the US (and Britain) would be one of the strangest.
It is well made though. Good use of historic war footage plus dramatizations together with great editing make for a seamless feel to the film. Narration is of the propaganda variety, though you can imagine the narrator having to grit his teeth through some of the pro-Russian bs.
As far as historic accuracy goes, well it is a propaganda film: Russia is made out to be a benevolent democracy (almost) and Stalin a great, friendly leader (rather than a genocidal tyrant). No mention of Russia involvement in the invasion of Poland and their lack of preparation for Germany's invasion is painted as a planned strategy and masterstroke - defence in depth. The broader events are reasonably accurately reported.
Most importantly, the quality that did the most to help Russia win on the Eastern Front is captured - the perseverance and tenacity of the Russian people and their undying resolve to rid themselves of the invader.
One of the most bizarre propaganda films you'll ever see: an American film praising Russia. Yes, the US and Russia were allies at the time but the relationship was never that friendly or admiration-filled. Stalin's regime was as reprehensible as Hitler's and the US largely knew this. However, common enemies breed strange bedfellows and Russia with the US (and Britain) would be one of the strangest.
It is well made though. Good use of historic war footage plus dramatizations together with great editing make for a seamless feel to the film. Narration is of the propaganda variety, though you can imagine the narrator having to grit his teeth through some of the pro-Russian bs.
As far as historic accuracy goes, well it is a propaganda film: Russia is made out to be a benevolent democracy (almost) and Stalin a great, friendly leader (rather than a genocidal tyrant). No mention of Russia involvement in the invasion of Poland and their lack of preparation for Germany's invasion is painted as a planned strategy and masterstroke - defence in depth. The broader events are reasonably accurately reported.
Most importantly, the quality that did the most to help Russia win on the Eastern Front is captured - the perseverance and tenacity of the Russian people and their undying resolve to rid themselves of the invader.
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- Also known as
- The Battle of Russia: The Nazi March Frozen
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- Runtime1 hour 23 minutes
- Color
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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