Battle Hymn (1956)
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- 108 mins
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Battle Hymn
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, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of Battle Hymn:
Anna Kashfi also in Cowboy
Jock Mahoney also in The Walls of Hell , The End , Santa Fe , California , Rim of the Canyon
Battle Hymn Trivia
Who played Col. Dean Hess in the movie Battle Hymn?
Rock Hudson played Col. Dean Hess in the movie Battle Hymn
Who played En Soon Yang in the movie Battle Hymn?
Anna Kashfi played En Soon Yang in the movie Battle Hymn
Who played Sgt. Herman in the movie Battle Hymn?
Dan Duryea played Sgt. Herman in the movie Battle Hymn
Who played Capt. Skidmore in the movie Battle Hymn?
Don DeFore played Capt. Skidmore in the movie Battle Hymn
Who played Mary Hess in the movie Battle Hymn?
Martha Hyer played Mary Hess in the movie Battle Hymn
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