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Battle Hymn (1957)

NR · 1957-02-14 · 1h 49m · EN
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The true story of Col. Dean Hess, clergyman turned fighter pilot!

Battle Hymn was inspired by the true story of American minister Dean Hess, played here with rare sensitivity by Rock Hudson. A bomber pilot during World War II, Hess inadvertently releases a bomb which destroys a German orphanage. Tortured by guilt, Hess relocates in Korea after the war to offer his services as a missionary. Combining the best elements of Christianity and Eastern spiritualism, Hess establishes a large home for orphans. The preacher's efforts are threatened when the Korean "police action" breaks out in 1950.

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Douglas SirkDirectorCharles GraysonWriterVincent B. EvansWriter

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Rock HudsonRock HudsonCol. Dean E. HessAnna KashfiAnna KashfiEn Soon YangDan DuryeaDan DuryeaSgt. HermanDon DeForeDon DeForeCapt. Dan SkidmoreMartha HyerMartha HyerMary HessJock MahoneyJock MahoneyMaj. Frank MooreAlan Hale Jr.Alan Hale Jr.Mess SergeantJames EdwardsJames EdwardsLt. MaplesRichard LooRichard LooGen. Kim (scenes deleted)Simon ScottSimon ScottLt. HollisCarl Benton ReidCarl Benton ReidDeacon EdwardsPhilip AhnPhilip AhnOld Man

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What is Battle Hymn about?

Battle Hymn was inspired by the true story of American minister Dean Hess, played here with rare sensitivity by Rock Hudson. A bomber pilot during World War II, Hess inadvertently releases a bomb which destroys a German orphanage. Tortured by guilt, Hess relocates in Korea after the war to offer his services as a missionary. Combining the best elements of Christianity and Eastern spiritualism, Hess establishes a large home for orphans. The preacher's efforts are threatened when the Korean "police action" breaks out in 1950.

How long is Battle Hymn?

Battle Hymn has a runtime of 109 minutes.

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