Don't Be a Sucker! (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1943, Don't Be a Sucker! is a war, history and documentary film, running about 23 minutes.
What it’s about. Propaganda short film depicting the rise of Nazism in Germany and how political propaganda is similarly used in the United States. The film was made to make the case for the desegregation of the United States armed forces.
Who’s in it. Don't Be a Sucker! stars Lloyd Nolan as Commentator (voice), Paul Lukas as Hungarian Professor, Felix Bressart as Anti-Nazi Teacher and Richard Lane as Soapbox Orator, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Don't Be a Sucker! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don't Be a Sucker! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don't Be a Sucker! tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Don't Be a Sucker! (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Don't Be a Sucker! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Don't Be a Sucker! worth watching?
- Don't Be a Sucker! holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war, history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Don't Be a Sucker!?
- Don't Be a Sucker! stars Lloyd Nolan, Paul Lukas, Felix Bressart, Richard Lane and Robert Bailey.
- When was Don't Be a Sucker! released?
- Don't Be a Sucker! was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 23 minutes.