Why Korea?

Why Korea? (1950)


  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 1950-12-31
  • User Rating: 4.6/10 from 5 ratings
  • Runtime: 0h 30min
  • Production Company: 20th Century Fox
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Edmund Reek
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Summary

This film examines the reasons why the United States decided to engage in the Korean War. Scenes describe Russia's attempt to gain power following World War II (Korea included), and its refusal to allow free elections in the country. Footage shows Soviet-backed North Korean troops' movement into South Korea on June 25, 1950, the United Nations' response, and the armed struggle against both North Korean and later Chinese troops led by General Douglas MacArthur. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation in 2005.

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  • Joe King

    as Narrator
Editing Louis Tetunic Editor
Editing Arthur Lincen Editor
Editing Jack Kuhne Editor
Writing Joseph Kenas Writer
Directing Edmund Reek Director