Battle Hymn (1957)
Battle Hymn is a 1957 drama movie directed by Douglas Sirk, with a running time of 1h 49m. It stars Rock Hudson, Anna Kashfi and Dan Duryea.
Dean Hess, who entered the ministry to atone for bombing a German orphanage, decides he’s a failure at preaching. Rejoined to train pilots early in the Korean War, he finds Korean orphans raiding the airbase garbage. With a pretty Korean teacher, he sets up an orphanage for them and others.
Quick answers
What is Battle Hymn about?
Dean Hess, who entered the ministry to atone for bombing a German orphanage, decides he’s a failure at preaching. Rejoined to train pilots early in the Korean War, he finds Korean orphans raiding the airbase garbage. With a pretty Korean teacher, he sets up an orphanage for them and others.
When was Battle Hymn released?
Battle Hymn was released on 14 February 1957.
How long is Battle Hymn?
Battle Hymn runs 1h 49m.
Who made Battle Hymn?
Battle Hymn was directed by Douglas Sirk.
Cast
- Rock Hudson as Col. Dean E. Hess
- Anna Kashfi as En Soon Yang
- Dan Duryea as Sgt. Herman
- Don DeFore as Capt. Dan Skidmore
- Martha Hyer as Mary Hess
- Jock Mahoney as Maj. Frank Moore
- Alan Hale Jr. as Mess Sergeant
- James Edwards as Lt. Maples
- Richard Loo as Gen. Kim (scenes deleted)
- Simon Scott as Lt. Hollis
- Carl Benton Reid as Deacon Edwards
- Philip Ahn as Old Man