The Battle of Russia

Duration: 80

Year Published: 1944

Creator: U.S. War Dept. ; Directed by Frank Capra.

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Credits: Capra, Frank, 1897-1991.; United States. War Department.; Why we fight (Motion picture)

Description: The Nazi armies are halted at the gates of Moscow and Leningrad, and suffer a stunning defeat at the Battle of Stalingrad. The editing of the film resembles Eisenstein. Russian music and footage from feature films augment this tribute to the determination of the Russian people to win their fight against the Nazis.; PFA 1612-01-15177. D0442; PFA 1612-01-15177. CONDITION NOTE: 2012 KW: slightly warped; good condition. Appears to be military version.

Metadata Source:BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE