Battle Hymn (1956)

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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. Battle Hymn was one of several collaborations between Rock Hudson and director Douglas Sirk--though Sirk felt that Robert Stack would have been better suited to the role of Rev. Hess. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Starring:: Rock Hudson, Anna Kashfi, (more)

Director(s):: Douglas Sirk

Format(s):: DVD
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Synopsis of Battle Hymn

Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 109 mins

Complete Cast of Battle Hymn

Rock Hudson - Col. Dean Hess
Dan Duryea - Sgt. Herman
Martha Hyer - Mary Hess
Alan Hale, Jr. - Mess Sergeant
Richard Loo - Gen. Kim
Philip Ahn - Old Man
Simon Scott - Lt. Hollis
Carleton Young - Maj. Harrison
William Hudson - Navy Lieutenant

Anna Kashfi - En Soon Yang
Don DeFore - Capt. Skidmore
Jock Mahoney - Maj. Moore
Carl Benton Reid - Deacon Edwards
James Edwards - Lt. Maples
Bartlett Robinson - Gen. Timberidge
Teru Shimada - Korean Official
Art Millan - Capt. Reardon
Paul Sorenson - Sentry

Director(s):: Douglas Sirk

Writer(s):: Charles Grayson, Vincent B. Evans

Producer(s):: Ross Hunter

Battle Hymn Awards:

1956 - Golden Globe - Motion Picture Promoting International Understanding
1956 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Motion Picture Promoting International Understanding

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	Charlotte M.

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This portrayal of an American Christian coming together with a bi-ethnic Buddist to successfully save the lives of hundreds of orphans in a time of war was so inspiring and encouraging. This man successfully put his personal doubts and fears into positive choices. It truly is a wonderful account of a life used by God, even when a heart is deeply troubled and flawed. How the Korean and Americans worked together put alot of what we are consistantly striving to do today in a positive light. Finely done.

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